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Willie Ray Draughn

April 15, 1933 - February 20, 2013

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Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Sunday 2/22, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

service

Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Monday 2/23, 10:00 am
Location Not Available
Monday 2/23

Willie Ray Draughn of Monroe, Louisiana was born April 15, 1933 in Perry County, Mississippi and passed into the arms of Jesus on February 20, 2015 at the age of 81. He worked as a pipeline welder/ superintendent, and served in the US Marine Corps., during the Korean War. He was a member of New Light Baptist Church, Monroe.Willie Ray was preceded in death by wife, Gilda Jordan Draughn; his father, Volany Sims Draughn; mother, Bessie Malone Draughn; and a daughter, Barbara Ann Draughn Little. He is survived by sons, Danny Ray Moore (Marilyn), Willie D. Draughn (Kim); daughter Raejeana Draughn Jeselink ( Perry); grandchildren, Michael Moore, Christy Payne, Donna Little, Kayne Jeselink, Jenna Summerhill, Matthew Draughn and Justin Draughn; best friend, Dennis Schrock; his two adored pups, Buddy and Baby; and his great grandchildren, Kase, Kannon, Khristian, Dominic, Mauriana, Jordan, who were the apple of his eye; great-great grandson Logan and precious baby girl on the way; and one brother, Robert Draughn . Pallbearers will be, Kayne Jeselink, Matthew Draughn, Justin Draughn, Matthew Summerhill, Shawn Payne, Mitchell Jordan and Jonathan Jordan. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, February 23; visitation will be Sunday, February 22 from 5:00 -7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Lamy Lane, Monroe, Louisiana with burial to follow at Delhi Cemetery with Johnny Miller officiating.In lieu of flowers please make donations to the North East Louisiana Foodbank, 4600 Central Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203, in honor of Mr. Draughn.

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Sunday 2/22, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Monday 2/23, 10:00 am
Location Not Available
Monday 2/23

Willie Ray Draughn of Monroe, Louisiana was born April 15, 1933 in Perry County, Mississippi and passed into the arms of Jesus on February 20, 2015 at the age of 81. He worked as a pipeline welder/ superintendent, and served in the US Marine Corps., during the Korean War. He was a member of NewContinue Reading

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