Roger E. Draper age 74, of Hot Springs, formerly of Malvern passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs. He was born May 18, 1948, in Malvern, the son of Joe Alexander and Nova Jean Foster Draper. He was a U.S. Army veteran, heavy equipment operator for Anthony Timberlands for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Pamela Jean Draper, brothers, David Draper, Clyde Draper, and Donald Draper.

Survivors are his wife of forty-four years, Mary Draper, sisters, Becky Hughes (husband Darrell) of Donaldson, and Barbara Draper of Sheridan, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 2:00-2:30PM Wednesday May 17, 2023, at Ouachita Cemetery.

Graveside services will begin at 2:30PM with Brother Ronnie Hardin officiating. Burial will follow in Ouachita Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are made by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com