With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Edward Draper of Louisburg, Kansas, born in Kansas City, Missouri, who passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Draper to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Clark Wesley Draper and Erma Draper (Wylie); his brothers, Gerald "Jerry" Draper and Clark Wesley Draper; and his niece Joni.

He is survived by : his wife Janet L. Draper (Weeks); his children, Phillip Draper (Michelle) of Lewisburg, TN, Randy Draper (Michelle) of Grain Valley, MO, Jamie Griffin (David) of Manhattan, KS and Mary Wasinger (Randy) of Overland Park, KS; and his stepchildren, Elizabeth Long (Brent) of Baldwin City, KS and Matthew Vandree of Helena, MT. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 4 nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made payable to the Louisburg United Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dengel & Son Mortuary