James Blair Draper Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Blair Draper (Martinsville, Virginia), who passed away on March 30, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Blair Draper to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Alexander Draper and Sadie Pullen Draper; his grandson Quintin Watkins; and his sister Geraldine Paige. He is survived by: his wife Ida Hairston Draper; his children, James Blair Draper, Jr. of Martinsville, VA, Jason D. Draper of Martinsville, VA, Robin Hairston of Collinsville, VA and Pamela Martin Rudolph of Mays Landing, NJ; and his close friend Floyd Gravely of Martinsville, VA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
