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Obituary For DeMarco Vershawn Draper
DeMarco Vershawn Draper, 38, of Lamroc Rd., Greensboro, NC, departed this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC. He was born in Martinsville, VA on June 24, 1983, the son of Mary (Wesley) Dickerson, and Rudolph Riley, Sr.
DeMarco was a graduate of Grimsley High School where he also received a certificate in Automotive Technician. He also was a graduate from MIT of Texas, and was attending Campbell University School of Pharmacy. He was employed as a Senior Detention Officer for the Guilford County Sheriff's Department for a number of years, and was currently employed at Niced Up Motorsports, Greensboro, NC. He was a member of Greater New Bethel Apostolic Church, Martinsville, VA.
DeMarco leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Autumn Middlebrook of Greensboro, NC, and Rhilynn Draper of Charlotte, NC; one son, Anthony (TJ) Schaefer of Charlotte, NC; his parents, Mary (Wesley) Dickerson of Raleigh, NC; and Rudolph Riley, Sr. of Martinsville, VA; eight sisters, Shanae Draper of Charlotte, NC, Taniesha Eggleston, and Portia Mahan both of Martinsville, VA, Sade Griggs of Raleigh, NC, Afton Dickerson and Kirsten (Nicholas) Stanford both of Washington, DC, Veronique Martin of Bassett, VA, and Latoya Dickerson of Georgia; three brothers, Jui Shelton of Martinsville, VA, Rudolph "Rudy" Riley, Jr. of Maryland, and Anthony McCain of Lynchburg, VA; God grandmother, Mamie Geter of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 12:30 until 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at Hairston Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Gregory Norman, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Burial will be private.
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Steve, you and your family are in the prayers of your Bible Study family and we pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. Good Bless!
Dale and family- GOD BLESS!
Sending Prayers for the family DeMarco enjoy working with him always had smile on is face. Love to help at all time with love to family Mrs.Eula Jenkins
DeMarco was a great friend and all around wonderful person. His contagious laugh and bright smile will remain in my heart and mind. Praying for strength for his family, friends and loved ones during this extremely difficult time. Chad Mabe and Deonca Pass-Tatum
DeMarco was a great friend and all around wonderful person. His contagious laugh and bright smile will remain in my heart and mind. Praying for strength for his family, friends and loved ones during this extremely difficult time.
Mary and Wesley, so sorry for your loss. Praying that God's hands wrap around you during this difficult time. Keeping you in our prayers and hearts. Donna and Stephen Vaughn
Sorry for the life of Vershawn Draper a very kind and gentle soul may God be with the family in this hour of grief. Sister and Mother Gloriafinney
Mary and Wesley, so sorry to hear of your son passing. Praying for you and family. Love you !! Shirley Hairston.
Will keep your family in prayer. Judy C. Venable
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
