Leonard Henry Draper

Leonard Henry Draper, 63, of Jonesborough, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his residence. He was a native of Washington County, son of the late Leonard Richard and Dorothy Ledford Draper. Leonard was an electrician for the Jones Electric Company. He was a veteran of both Korea and Veitnam, was awarded the Purple Heart, having served in the U. S. Army. Leonard was a former member of the Johnson City VFW. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: his wife, Doris Hardin Draper of the home; two sons, Christopher Draper and Jeffrey Draper both of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Alexandria Jo Draper, Sierra Rae-Ann Draper and Cassandra Michelle Draper; ten brothers and six sisters-in-law, Gary and Marcia Draper of Johnson City, Bobby and Janis Draper of Charlotte, NC, Larry and Sharon Draper of Cuba, MO, Kennith and Mary Draper of Johnson City, Charley Draper of Johnson City, Dale Draper, Dayton Beach, FL, Clark Draper of Jonesborough, Carman Draper of Atlanta, GA, Steve and Joann Draper of Jonesborough and Dennis and Patsy Draper of Johnson City; four step sisters, Linda and her husband Eddie Bennett of Johnson City, Brenda Garland of Jonesborough, Tammy Garland of Johnson City and Rose Garland of MI; a step brother, Junior Garland of Johnson City; a host of nieces and nephews. A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, December 2, 2012 in the South Chapel of the Morris '? Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Ken Hauser, Minister. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until time of service at 7:00 pm. A committal service will be conducted on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The Boone Dam VFW and the Tennessee National Guard will accord military honors.