Death date: Sep 26, 2022
John Richard Draper, Jr., affectionately known as “Dickie”, age 81, passed away September 26, 2022. Dickie was a long-time member of Austell First Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon. He was a p Read Obituary
John Draper was a very good friend to me, but especially to my parents Frank & Shirley Gore in their days together at First Baptist Church of Austell. John and my dad were co-teachers for many years of the Fishers of Men Sunday School class, and both worked hard to bring an insightful lesson to the guys each Sunday morning. My parents also became close friends with John and dearest Charlotte, going out to dinner & on vacations together... and the chess games John and Frank had were spirited and fun for them both! John has now joined Frank & Shirley in heaven and I am sure there has been a joyful reunion of those friends this week. Charlotte, may God bring you & Shane & Heath comfort and strength as you walk the path of grief and loss... it's a tough path. Be aware that we loved & appreciated John so much! I love you too.
Dickie was my brother-in-law. He was one of the sweetest and most kindest man I have ever met. Sending my love to Charlotte, Shane and Heath, y'all are in my prayers.
Dickies mom and my mom were best friends. So we spent a lot of time together as kids. Our families were “more” like family than friends. It is a blessing knowing we can see each other again in our heavenly home.
Deborah
Sincere condolences to Heath and the Draper family.
Ivy
Mr, Draper was a teacher that loved his students. I loved being a friend of Mr Draper. Been on many camping, fishing, canoeing, and backpacking trips with him. He was a outstanding man. RIP My Friend.
