Mr. John Russell McGraw, age 73, of Arab, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. McGraw was born in Florida on December 7, 1947 to the late Russell O. McGraw and Lillian Elizabeth McCowan McGraw. John lived in the Strawberry Community and was a member at Joppa Church of God. John’s hobbies were fishing, playing pool – he had his own pool table, and watching T.V. He enjoyed Alabama football. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.
John will be forever remembered by his wife, Tressie McGraw; sons, Rusty McGraw and Dalton McGraw (Liz); daughters, Jennifer Smith (Alvin) and Tiffany Young (Shane Hyde); brothers, Thomas Brent, Mike McGraw (Spring), Doug McGraw (Tammy); sisters, Doris Ann Benton (Tim), Glenda Hibbett (Base), Linda Catoe (Ken); grandchildren, Kynslea Hoffman, Keaton Parker, Kimora Hyde, Caleb Smith, Kindra Farley, Holly McGraw, James McGraw, Jessie McGraw, Sierra McGraw.
A visitation will take place at the Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel on Monday, May 24, 2021, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Hamaker officiating. Burial to follow service at Gilliam Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers assisting Mr. McGraw to his final resting place include: Alvin Smith, Caleb Smith, Dalton McGraw, James McGraw, Robert Chandler, Josh Featherston, alternate, Douglas Farley.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Directing.
