John L. Draper, Jr.

John L. Draper, Jr., 50, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away at home on September 20, 2021 in the loving arms of his wife after a harrowing battle with cancer. Although born on July 14, 1971 in Dover, DE to John L. Draper, Sr. and Phyllis (Ramsey) Draper-Watts, John spent most of his childhood in West Virginia amongst a large, close-knit family. In eleventh grade, he moved back to Delaware with his brother and parents and began his career as a flooring contractor soon after graduation. Eternally caring and thoughtful, John found purpose in helping others with unparalleled strength and courage. Always exuding a positive attitude, he frequently made everyone laugh with his boisterous personality and was the light in his friends’ and family’s lives. He knew no strangers and had a passion for all animals great and small. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brother, Timothy E. Draper. John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Angela (Riley) Draper; step-father, Jerry Watts; son John L. Draper, III; daughter Sydney (Draper) Escobar and her husband Mario Escobar; granddaughter Autumn Draper; granddog Gidget Escobar; nephew Cameron Jack Draper; niece Maryjane Draper; nephew Elijah Lecates; as well as many extended family members and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968 at 4:00pm. A time of visitation for family and friends will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in John’s honor to The Rehoboth Beach Boys and Girls Club of Delaware at 19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or The Delaware Humane Association at 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Attention: Jeanette Hayes.