Elmer C. Draper, 86, of Oakfield, passed away on September 6, 2024 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. He was very proud to be a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Elmer was born August 31, 1938 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Elmer and Nora (Bowman) Draper.
Elmer enjoyed the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a fan of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills. Elmer retired from Graham Corporation.
Surviving are his children, Michael (Nancy) Draper, Michele (David) Bennett and John (Jen) Draper and grandchildren, Sean, Illeana and Camden.
Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Draper.
Elmer's Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Western New York National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Rd, Corfu. Please assemble at the cemetery by 12:45 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the New York State Veterans Home, Attention: Activities Fund, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020.
Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements for Elmer were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.
