Obituary of William Bill Draper

William E. "Bill" Draper, Jr. 83, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 21, 2015, after a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly; his daughter, Jill Brandon (James); granddaughter, Meredith Driskill, all of Mechanicsville; his son, Jerry Draper (Amber); granddaughter, Aubrey of Chesterfield; two sisters, Bessie Lee McDaniel (George) of Hopewell and Carolyn Creggar (Tommy) of Prince George; two brothers, Russell Draper (Carol) of Mechanicsville and Richard "Dickie" Marshall (Helen) and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill worked as a millwright for Local 1402 for over 50 years. He served in the Air Force as a jet plane mechanic. He was past governor of Hopewell Moose Lodge #1472 and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Father John H. Massey Council #4568, where he held the position of Inner Guide. Bill was also a member of the 4th degree of Appomattox Assembly #1614 serving as Inner Sentinel. The family will receive friends on Sunday December 27, 2015 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave in Hopewell with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. at The Shrine of the Infant of Prague in Wakefield across from the Virginia Diner. Final rest will be in Appomattox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to either The Shrine of the Infant of Prague in Wakefield or St. John's Catholic Church, Highland Springs, VA c/o St. Jude's Church 1014 Clay Street, Franklin, VA 23851.