Frederick Roger Draper, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 at his home in Crawfordville, Florida with his surviving wife of 13 years, Carol Draper, by his side.

Frederick was born in Buffalo, NY on November 10, 1941 to Frederick Oliver Draper and Madelyn M. Glenn Draper. Frederick, affectionately known as “Roger,” during his childhood and “Fred” during his adult years, was the eldest of three surviving siblings; Jimmy, Debbie, and Diane; Father to his two surviving children, Frederick Scott Draper and Kristin Kay Archer and proud grandfather to his seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Frederick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, graduating from TCU with a BBA and went on to launch and lead his own successful plastics manufacturing company in the Dallas area until he retired at 63.

Fred was known for his quick wit and photographic memory. He lived most of his adult life in North Texas and when he wasn’t working he was probably cooking up something delicious in the kitchen or a juicy brisket on his smoker. He was an avid reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles but if he wasn’t home on the weekend then you could bet he was likely in a duck blind with his hunting dog waiting to drop some game or attending a Ducks Unlimited meeting.

Several years ago he was diagnosed with a rare form of MD called Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). If you were one of his friends or family members then you know he wasn’t one for flash or being the center of attention. In lieu of any formal services the family is having a private memorial service to honor his life at one of his favorite duck hunting lakes in Texas. If you feel led to give something in his name, please consider supporting the ongoing research to cure IBM at one of the two embedded links on the following website: cureibm.org/donate/ Or consider a donation to his favorite charity “Texans on Mission” - historically called Texas Baptist Men. They bring hope and helping hands during times of crisis in Texas and all across the US. If you’d like to make a donation visit: www.texansonmission.org/ways-…

Roger, Fred, Dad, Pawpaw, we love you.

Until we see you again, you will be missed and thought of often.

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