Michael Drape's Obituary
Michael Drape, 87, passed away on May 7, 2015. He was born in Swedeland, Pennsylvania on October 17, 1927. Michael was a retired Navy veteran of 22 years. He was an active member of East Frayser Church of Christ and served as an elder for several decades. Michael was an avid coin collector and civil war enthusiast for many years. He is survived by Emily McCoy Drape, his caring wife of 64 years; sisters, Anne Murray and Elizabeth Warner (Jack), both of Reading, PA; niece, Donna Pinto (Mark) of Limerick, PA; brother, Andrew Drop of Chula Vista, CA; children, Sharon Cook (Mitchell), Jan Macie (Gary), and Michael Drape Jr (Tammy); grandchildren, Monique Pond (Matthew), Brittany Hanes (Kyle), Lauren Cook, and Nicole Drape; and many brothers and sisters in Christ. The family requests any memorial contributions be sent to East Frayser Church of Christ Mission Work, 4210 Altruria Rd, Memphis, TN 38135. There will be a viewing on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 5‑7 pm. A funeral service will be Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:30 am at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, “Behind the Stone Wall.”
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