Ronald James Draper
September 1, 1946- April 21, 2021
Ronald James Draper, 74, of Chesapeake Beach passed away April 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 1, 1946 in Alexandria, VA to Norman and Polly (Cox) Draper. Family and friends were everything to Ronald. He enjoyed family time together and social gatherings with his buddies. More than anything he had a passion for sailing.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife Linda Louise Draper Fugini of Chesapeake Beach, daughter Danielle Weis and her husband Eric of Falls Church, VA, grandchildren Campbell and Tucker Weis, brothers Dennis Draper and his wife Donna of Clifton, VA and Robert Draper and his wife Susan of Tuscaloosa, AL, and sister Norma Jean Talley and her husband Eric of Chesapeake Beach, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A private service for immediate family only will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald’s name may be made to Calvert Hospice at the address and link below.
Visitation
Services
- Private
No Services Available
Interment
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
Condolences
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24 Apr 2021
8:35am
Ron’s passing is still hard to fathom, yet all too real. Seeing him on his sailboat is a lovely final image – doing what he loved with your home in the background. Praying for healing and a feeling of Shalom for you and all your family and friends.
City
North Beach
State
MD
24 Apr 2021
8:57am
Linda- I know how close you and Ron were, know you did so much together. If I can do anything for you,
please let me know. I will not intrude in your life right now to follow your wishes.
City
Chesapeake Beach,MD
State
Maryland
24 Apr 2021
9:47am
Ron Draper, A Good Guy; an unselfish friend.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
25 Apr 2021
7:32am
Ron has been a good friend for over 32 years. Ron was a great guy, great friend, and will be sorely missed.
City
CHESAPEAKE BEACH
State
Maryland
30 Apr 2021
10:34pm
Ron was the epitome of the GQ guy to me. He was the guy from the big city, college frat guy who dressed with style, danced like a dream, drove a ‘Vette and had a grin and infectious laugh that would melt your heart. He was such a fine man and father and friend ( even if he did throw my cactus into the garbage disposal ). He taught me to love jazz. He was a brilliant man who I can only say now is sailing high throughout the sky…. those blue eyes twinkling through the stars. I’ve missed you RJ. You’ll be missed even more now until we meet again.
City
Orlando
State
Florida
2 May 2021
11:10pm
To Ron and Linda and the whole family I want to thank you. Ron is such a beautiful and fun man who inspires fun to everyone who had the privilege to know and love him and his family. My husband Fred and my Dad Russ each considered him dear friends and so do I. Losing Ron is a loss in this world but his contribution to lives will always be remembered and appreciated. Thank you Ron! And thank you Linda for all your friendship and kindness and love. Sincerest thoughts of fun, laughter and never ending joke-telling. Such fond memories of our boating. Love to my Maryland family, Jen and Samantha Herrmann
City
Fairhope
State
AL
3 May 2021
10:44am
Ron and I had so many incredible memories together. When we were very young. Our families enjoyed great times together; he and I were fraternity brothers from college and continued our friendship long into our adult years. my deepest sympathies to his beautiful family & his kind and sweet wife Linda.
He always entertained us with his seemingly endless library of jokes which always made us laugh and his skills as a sailor and as an overall great human being are ones to admire; I will miss you buddy!
Jon Crittenden BLZ’67
City
Staunton
State
Virginia
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Ron’s passing is still hard to fathom, yet all too real. Seeing him on his sailboat is a lovely final image – doing what he loved with your home in the background. Praying for healing and a feeling of Shalom for you and all your family and friends.
Linda- I know how close you and Ron were, know you did so much together. If I can do anything for you,
please let me know. I will not intrude in your life right now to follow your wishes.
Ron Draper, A Good Guy; an unselfish friend.
Ron has been a good friend for over 32 years. Ron was a great guy, great friend, and will be sorely missed.
Ron was the epitome of the GQ guy to me. He was the guy from the big city, college frat guy who dressed with style, danced like a dream, drove a ‘Vette and had a grin and infectious laugh that would melt your heart. He was such a fine man and father and friend ( even if he did throw my cactus into the garbage disposal ). He taught me to love jazz. He was a brilliant man who I can only say now is sailing high throughout the sky…. those blue eyes twinkling through the stars. I’ve missed you RJ. You’ll be missed even more now until we meet again.
To Ron and Linda and the whole family I want to thank you. Ron is such a beautiful and fun man who inspires fun to everyone who had the privilege to know and love him and his family. My husband Fred and my Dad Russ each considered him dear friends and so do I. Losing Ron is a loss in this world but his contribution to lives will always be remembered and appreciated. Thank you Ron! And thank you Linda for all your friendship and kindness and love. Sincerest thoughts of fun, laughter and never ending joke-telling. Such fond memories of our boating. Love to my Maryland family, Jen and Samantha Herrmann
Ron and I had so many incredible memories together. When we were very young. Our families enjoyed great times together; he and I were fraternity brothers from college and continued our friendship long into our adult years. my deepest sympathies to his beautiful family & his kind and sweet wife Linda.
He always entertained us with his seemingly endless library of jokes which always made us laugh and his skills as a sailor and as an overall great human being are ones to admire; I will miss you buddy!
Jon Crittenden BLZ’67