JOHN CHARLES DRAPER

DRAPER, JOHN C, 72, Spring Hill, Florida; passed away Sunday, July 7th at Spring Hill Regional Hospital, Spring Hill. John was born March 31, 1941 in Rock Island County, Illinois. Son of Victor and Mary Bellagante Draper. John married Sandra K. Hemphill, March 17, 1964 in Colona, Illinois. He was employed at John Deere Administration and retired July 6, 1994. John enjoyed all of nature, traveling and expressing it beautifully in his paintings. John is survived by his wife, Sandra, Spring Hill; children, John A. Draper, Black Hawk, SD; Angela J. Schatzan-Lavin, San Antonio, TX, Jayme A. Draper, Colona, IL, siblings, Juanita Schutz and Victor Draper, both of Spring Hill, FL, Ken Draper, Reno NV; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, William Draper, sister Barbara Merrill and grandsons, Aaron and Andrew Draper. Visitation will be Friday, July 12th, from 2:00-6:00PM at Pinecrest Funeral Chapel, 3369 Mariner Blvd. Spring Hill. (352) 684-0001