Dr. Roland C. Draughn, Jr., age 72, of Kenansville, North Carolina, passed from this earthly world to his eternal home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Hines Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 320 Prospect Street, Warsaw, NC 28398. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Devotional Gardens, 1260 NC 24-NC- 50 Hwy, Warsaw, NC 28398. 

Left to cherish his precious memory is his devoted wife, Sylvia A. Draughn; three sons, Roland Draughn, III, William Draughn, and Christopher Draughn; grandchildren and other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly. 

The family appreciates all concern and condolences; however, they choose not to accept any visitors at this very difficult time. (Let's please respect their wishes) 

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. michaeljfox.org