William Thomas Draper

January 11, 1929 - July 14, 2020

01/11/1929 - 07/14/2020

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Visitation
Thursday July 16, 2020
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service
101 West 7th Street
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
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Service
Friday July 17, 2020
11:00 am
Sunnyside Cemetery
4764 US-258
Scotland Neck, NC 27874
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William Thomas Draper, age 91, of Scotland Neck, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 11, 1929 to the late James and Lillie Cannon Draper in Pitt County, NC.  William was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.  He served in the US Army during World War II and completed over 20 years of service with the National Guard.  In his younger years, William worked for Alexander Food Store, the Curve In, and Beasley Lumber Company.  He owned and operated Draper Printing Company, published the Scotland Neck Circular for 22 years, and worked for the Scotland Neck Commonwealth for 25 years.  He served as a Magistrate for Halifax County for 33 years and was a retired Scotland Neck Volunteer Fireman.  William was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Lions Club, the Jr. Order, the American Legion, and was on the board of the Better Business Bureau in Scotland Neck.  A member of the First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck, he served as Deacon, sang in the choir, and served in many other capacities.  William was a hardworking man who was dedicated to his community and his family.  He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife of 59 years, Barbara Cartledge Draper; his sisters, Alma Hadlow, Margaret Elizabeth Parker, and Lillie Mae Strickland; his brother, Johnnie Draper; his daughter-in-law, Patricia Ann Draper; his 2nd wife, Judith Hyman Draper; and his special companion, Lena Simmons.

William is survived by his daughter, Deborah Moore and husband Milton of Scotland Neck; his sons, Bill Draper and wife Leigh of Scotland Neck and Nelson Draper of Boykins, VA; seven granddaughters, Deborah Powell, Crystal Davis, Margaret Dodson, Gloria Dodson, Ali Draper, Selena Boyette, and Kelly McClenny; four grandsons, Jimmy Dodson, Charles Dodson, Bill Hatch, and Tracy Hatch; five great-granddaughters, Della Powell, Nora Grace Powell, Hannah Medlin, Georgia Boyette, and Olivia Hatch; six great-grandsons, Dylan Heath, Julian Pray, J. Carter Boyette, Ayden Hatch, Tracy Hatch, Jr., and Noah James Dodson; three great-great-grandsons, Caiden Medlin, Chase Medlin, and Zander McClenny; special nieces, Lillian Everett and Snooky Tolson; and numerous other nieces and nephews..

Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service will be open for friends and family to view Mr. Draper, pay their last respects, and sign the guest register from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.  Due to state guidelines face masks will be required.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Sunnyside Cemetery in Scotland Neck, with Rev. Paul Spradley and Rev. Dr. James Drake officiating.  Due to state guidelines face masks will be required.

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the First Baptist Church of Scotland Neck, P.O. Box 539, Scotland Neck, NC 27874 or online by clicking here.

Letchworth-Sykes Funeral Service in Scotland Neck is handling the arrangements for the Draper family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting letchworthsykesfs.com.

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Sue Davis
3 years ago

May God bless you all through this your time of need; go way back working with Mr .Draper at the Commonwealth and all the friends we were there. I pray your memories and love you share will bring you comfort and smiles when you think about them. God bless,

Sue and Bruce Davis

Robert Hadlow Jr
3 years ago

We are all sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

Robert Hadlow Jr
3 years ago

We are all sorry for your loss. Uncle William was a good man. Our prayers are with you.

Christalee, Greg, Ansley, Levi, Logan, & Landon May
3 years ago

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts break with yours. Uncle William was a GREAT man! We are going to miss him so much-his laugh, smile, and big bear hugs….Wish we could be there with your all. Sending our prayers and love!

Christalee, Greg, Ansley, Levi, Logan, & Landon May
3 years ago

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts break with yours. Uncle William was a GREAT man. We are going to miss him so much! His laugh, smile, and big bear hugs…Praying for you all. Wish we could be there.

Roland W Edwards
3 years ago

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Draper.
He was a man of great integrity and compassion. He and his wife Barbara were good friends and very generous to my family. His name will long live in the memories of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Faith Roberson
3 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength.

Carolyn Newsome
3 years ago

So sorry for your loss.

Leslie Lilley
3 years ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of William. He loved life and people. He will be missed.

Carol Moore
3 years ago

So very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I got to know Mr. Draper when he was Magistrate at SNPD when I was a dispatcher. Always kept me laughing. I know he will be missed.