Kenneth James Draper

August 19, 1942 - January 31, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” James Draper, 78 year old resident of Park Hill, Oklahoma, died on January 31, 2021 at his home. Ken was born on August 19, 1942 at Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to Sterman Edward Draper and Edna Bell Philpott Draper. He married Patricia Ann Johnson in Siloam Springs. Ken was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Franklin Electric for many years. Ken was a member of the Jaycees and was a Layreader at Bethel United Methodist Church in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. He was a member of Boy Scouts of America and was a Webelos Pack Leader. Ken loved to fish and wood working. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone that needed it. Ken was a volunteer firefighter for the West Siloam Springs/Moseley Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Draper; his parents; brother, Leon Draper; and step daughter, Angel Buckaloo. He is survived by two daughters, Nanette Damon and husband Mark of Yoder, Colorado, and Crystal Lee Eason of Fort Smith, Arkansas; step daughter, Kathy Allen of Isabella, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; sister, Penny Rice and husband Phillip of Catoosa, Oklahoma; three nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Bethel United Methodist Church in West Siloam Springs, with Pastor Marty Hern officiating. Burial will follow at Yell Cemetery near Siloam Springs. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. For the visitation, everyone will be required to wear their own facemask, per the guidelines set forth by the State of Arkansas.