Harry Edward Draude, Jr. of Wills Point, Texas passed away on September 26, 2023, in Tyler, Texas at the age of 85.  Harry was born on May 31, 1938, in Columbia, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Anna King Draude.

He married the love of his life, Pearl Norene Draude in October of 1957.

Harry was employed as a truck driver and was a skilled Volkswagen mechanic.  Harry was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed playing the piano and his guitar.  Harry loved listening to bluegrass music.

Harry is preceded in death by his wife Pearl, parents, brother Lloyd Draude, sister Myra Dunning, grandson Darren Attaway, and mother-in-law Irene Giles.

He leaves behind three sons: Harry Draude III, Randall Draude, and Jeff Draude; daughter Wanda Attaway; seven grandchildren: Douglas Attaway Jr., David Attaway, Danny Draude, Nichole Purcell, Thomas Draude, Lizette Draude, and Phillip Draude; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way; as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family.