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In Memory Of Our Poets

Horace Dekovin McGraw (1931-2010) - Class Of 1949

McGRAW, Horace Dekovin, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 after a short illness. Mr. McGraw was born on April 27, 1931. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 58 years, Betty W. McGraw; sons, Daniel W. McGraw, Stan Y. (Rhonda K.) McGraw who will miss him dearly; a daughter, Angela McGraw (Michael) Chappell, who stayed by his side until the sudden end. Mr. McGraw’s extended family includes his grandchildren, Nicole Chappell (Ryan) Thompson, Daniel W. McGraw, Jr., Ashley Brooke Chappell, Jessica A. McGraw, Tye (Jessica) Chappell, Taylor C. McGraw.  Mr. McGraw was also blessed with 4 great-grandchildren, Kate, Macie, Klara Thompson and Tyson Chappell. He was an active member of the Eastern Hills Baptist Church and a member of the Joy in Jesus Class. Mr. McGraw was an avid golfer and member of Arrowhead Country Club. He served in the US Navy and was a Master Mason in Oak Park Lodge No 864.  Funeral services will be held at Leak Memory Chapel on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. with Reverends Rick Marshall, Larry Armstrong and Harold Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will beheld at Leak Memory Chapel on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 5:00 until 7:00. The family request in lieu of flowers send donations to Eastern Hills Baptist Church Building Fund.  Leak-Memory Chapel Directing. www.leak.mc.com
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Funeral Home: LEAK MEMORY
Publication Date: 03/05/2010