William Draper, III

He was born on July 10, 1961 in Springfield, the son of William Draper Jr and Emma (Janes) Draper.

William worked as an electrician for William Draper and Sons Electric.

He is survived by his father William (wife Sherleen) Draper Jr. of Springfield; his grandmother Betty Draper of Springfield; 7 siblings, Mark (wife Lynn) Draper of Alabama, Sheri (husband Don) Crenshaw of Riverton, IL, Terry Whitehurst of Springfield, Jerry (wife Kim) Draper of Springfield, Tom (wife Jamie) Draper of Springfield, Tim Draper of Springfield, and Joe Draper of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Emma Draper and his grandfather William Draper, Sr.

Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, where a memorial service will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 3 pm. Cremation rites were accorded.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.