For Dan E. Draper, Jr., 46, Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Son, life ended way too early on June 23, 2018. He entered this world on May 9, 1972, in Marion, Indiana, born to Elaine and Dan Draper, Sr. Dan enjoyed racing, music, playing the guitar, and traveling. He liked to take his golf cart to Taylor Lake with Betsy and the dogs. He loved to rescue English Bulldogs. Dan’s family will always remember his big heart and how much he truly loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Betsy Draper; parents, Dan and Elaine Draper; daughters, Blakeleigh Draper, Fowlerton and Blissfulle Draper, Zionsville; son, Dan Draper, III (Bub), Upland; brother, Robert (Andrea) Draper; and his beloved bulldogs.
Arrangements for Dan have been entrusted to Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services Jones-Smith Chapel, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana 46989, where a visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to Indiana Bulldog Rescue, PO Box 1049, Shelbyville, Indiana 46716, or to the Gas City Speedway, 5871 E 500 S, Gas City, IN 46933 . Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.