Howard "Pops" Draper

Gastonia, NC Howard "Pops" Draper, 67, passed away July 8, 2013, at his home. He was born July 27, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. Services are private. He is survived by: his son, Gregory Jumper and wife Lindsey; daughters, Barbara Stone and husband, Alex, Joan French and husband, Dan; sister, Helen Jones and husband, Jimmy; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his wife, JoAnn Draper; mother, Louise Bureece; daughter, Samantha Jumper; grandson, Joey Jumper. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com.