Frank Draves, Jr.

Frank Draves, Jr., 53, of Iowa, died on January 25, 2016

Frank was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and lived in North Carolina and Texas before coming to Lake Charles. He was a Line Chief Manager with Million Air. He was passionate about aviation and his four legged pal, Saydee.

He was proceeded in death by his sister, Amy Jokisch. He is survived by his wife, Deneen LaCroix Draves, Iowa; two children, Sgt. Tyler F. Draves, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and Meagan Draves and fiancé Patrick Facio, Austin, Texas; step daughter, Jessica MacKay and husband Brandon and their son, Bentley, Walker, LA; parents, Frank (Sr.) and Caroline Lindvig Draves, Lake Charles; and sister, Carrie Draves, Houston, TX; nephew, Travis Jokisch and his son Ethan, Lake Charles; niece, Tracy Jokisch and her son, Trey, Shreveport, LA; four legged companion, Saydee as well as numerous friends and extended family.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday January 29, 2015 at Johnson Funeral Home with a memorial service to be at 5:00 PM with Father Jay Alexus officiating.

Memorial Donations may be made to the donor’s choice or to LaPaw Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 4964, Lake Charles, LA 70606.

Contributions to the family may be made at Go Fund Me:  Frank Draves.