Dr. Martin Allison Draper, 57, of Hot Springs died Feb. 6, 2010.

He was born Dec. 13, 1952 in El Dorado, AR to the late Cecil R. Draper and Edith Reynolds Draper. He was a graduate of the University of AR and Baylor Dental School before opening his dental practice here in Hot Springs. Dr. Draper was a very disciplined man who was involved in numerous activities including Leadership Hot Springs, Spa Money Makers and Fifty for the Future. He loved life to the fullest and enjoyed being on the lake, pheasant and quail hunting as well as playing guitar. He will be remembered as a man who worked hard and played hard.

Dr. Draper is survived by his mother, Edith Draper of Hot Springs; son, Dayton Allison Draper of Hot Springs; and two sisters: Pat Draper Thompson & husband Ben of Madison, AL and Sharon Draper Breashears of Hot Springs.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm, Tuesday at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Wednesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. John McCallum officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401