Dr. Stephen Wayne Draper, 66, of Jacksonville, passed away September 15, 2016. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 16, 1949. Stephen graduated from Picayune Memorial High School and continued on and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama (UAB) Dental School. He was married to Landra Carol Tankesly on April 3, 1986 in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Dr. Draper is predeceased by son Ronald Drake Draper in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Landra; daughter, Cynthia Lynn Draper; sons, Stephen Wayne Draper, II, John Brandon Draper and Benjamin Paul Draper; brothers John A. Draper and Leonard C. Draper.
The Funeral services will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, September 19, 2016 at Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Beaches Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (904) 249-2374. www.hardage-giddensbeacheschapel.com or www.dignitymemorial.com