Dennis Draper Obituary

February 2, 1956 – September 4, 2023

TELFORD - Dennis Wayne Draper, 67, of Telford TN, passed away on September 4th, 2023 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Dennis was the son of the late Leonard Draper and Dorothy Ledford Draper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Richard Draper, Charlie Draper, and Steve Draper; his best friend, Jim Roark; and his beloved wife, Patsy Draper.

Survivors include his children: Dennis James Draper (Jennifer), Michael Ray Draper (Michelle), and Susan Lorraine Prohaska (Fritz); seven brothers: Bobby Draper, Larry Draper, Gary Draper, Kenneth Draper, Carmen Draper, Clark Draper, and Dale Draper; four granddaughters: Summer Draper, Autumn Draper, Nikki Barnett, and Eliza Fox; one grandson, Joseph Draper; seven great-grandsons: Cameron, Kyren, Roman, Dexter, Trysten, Apollo, and Braedan; special friends: Melba Roark, Krystal Roark, and Lavada Bell; and a host of nieces and nephews.

His children would like to thank the oncology nurses of the JCMC hospital, Caris hospice, and Ballad hospice for the excellent care Dennis received.

At this time, no services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Washington County Johnson City Animal Shelter (3411 N Roan St, Johnson City TN 37601).