Dallas Draffen

Dallas Vernon Draffen, son of the late Ray and Viola (Grady) Draffen, was born June 15, 1936 in Cardwell, Missouri, and departed this life September 4, 2024 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Dallas married Marilyn McComb May 24, 1974 in Kennett, Mo.

Dallas served as a medic in the United States Army. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. He loved to fish and hunt. He retired as vice president of Kennett National Bank, was an active member of Varner River Baptist church, served as Black River Baptist Association Treasurer and went on several mission trips and bible drill trips.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years and the love of his life, Marilyn Draffen of Kennett; three sons, Mark Floyd (Kathy) of Imperial, Mo., Scot Floyd (Jackie) of Wentzville, Mo., Todd Floyd (Tina) of Osage Beach, Mo.; one daughter, Paula Archer (Mike) of Paducah, Ky.; ten grandchildren, Greg Ray (Joanna), Nichole Horst (Steven), Jessie Schober (Chris), Ashley Pierre (Eric), James Floyd, Erik Archer (Sara), Nick Archer (Hailey), Tony Floyd, Faith Floyd and Hope Floyd; twelve great-grandchildren, Elsie Schober, Owen Pierre, Jackson Pierre, Levi Pierre, Ara Pierre, Aubrey Floyd, Eleanor Archer, Elliot Archer, Ryan Archer, Liam Archer, Reece Archer and Mackie Sheets; two brothers, Roy Draffen (Quida) of Paragould, Ark., Tom Draffen (Claire) of Ozark, Mo.; two sisters, Nettie Pennington of Cardwell, Mo., Ruth Dodd (Jerry) of Memphis, Tenn.; many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, William Ray Draffen.

Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2024 at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral services will immediately follow in the McDaniel Chapel with Rev. Harold Dunbar officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens at Kennett.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Greg Ray, James Floyd, Erik Archer, Nick Archer, Tony Floyd, Terry Don Key, Carter Key and Chris Miller. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Blankenship, Danny Langston, Charles Fuller, John Robinson, Danny Broglin, Terry Fuller, Terry Key, Albert Carr, Mike Archer, Robert Todd, Mark Hutton and Keith Milligan.

Memorials may be made to: Varner River Baptist Church, 22445 County Road 411, Kennett, MO 63857.

Online condolences may be made at: www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.