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for Jack Graybill
Steven & Kathy Elkins
August 25, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. JHS 1974.
Pat Martin
August 25, 2008
Mr. Graybill was principal at Jefferson when I graduated in 1968. He was a dear, sweet, wonderful gentleman and will be missed by so many.
sandra barton
August 25, 2008
To the family of Jack Graybill. What a wonderful man. I loved Mr. Graybill and his wonderful smile and his easy manner. I loved seeing him at the all class reunion events and just talking to him about days gone by. He was so special to all of us as students. He WILL be missed and I am sure we will all carry him in our hearts for a long time to come. God bless Mr. Graybill and his family.
Linda Perkins Powell
August 24, 2008
It was a privilidged to have graduated from JHS in 1969 while Mr. Graybill was principal. He always made us feel special and important. Mr Graybill was the claming person during the desegregation period. When we would see Mr. Graybill in the halls with his smile and his clamness we knew we are safe and it was going to be okay for all of us. It was a priviledge to have known Mr. Graybill. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
Jefferson High School -Class of 1969
Linda Perkins Powell
August 24, 2008
It was a privilidged to have graduated from JHS in 1969 while Mr. Graybill was principal. He always made us feel special and important. He was the "claming person" during desegregation. When we would see him smiling during the day we all felt safe and we knew it would all work out for all of us.. It was privilidged to have known Mr. Graybill. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him. Jefferson High School -Class of 1969
Kevin & Dianne Stanley
August 22, 2008
Jack Graybill was a fine man and a good friend to me and my family. I had the pleasure of being best friends with Jay growing up and our parents struck up a friendship that endured throughout their lives. Jack was always an example to us of integrity, kindness and zest for living. We mourn his passing and will remember Jay and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Anita Price
August 21, 2008
I had the priviledge of having Mr. Graybill as my principal at Patrick Henry when I came to Roanoke in 1978. He was a wonderful administrator, fair and professional. He was so considerate and such a gentleman. I will always remember how touched I was that he made a personal visit to my home after the birth of my daughter. He said he and Louise had a personal gift for us. Such personal consideration for one's staff is not often seen - how honored I am to have known this great man and to work with him and for him. May God be with his family as I know he is greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Hall, Co-Chair 1959 Reunion Committee
August 20, 2008
The William Fleming High School Class of 1959 sends its condolences to the Graybill family. Jack was a terrific person, great teacher and was loved, and attended our reunions. We will miss him greatly around town and at our Reunions.
Wanda Custer Haley
August 20, 2008
Mr. Graybill was one of my favorite teachers. He was a nice person and a great teacher. I am so glad that I was able to speak with him at our WFHS 50th reunion in June.
Brenda Johnson Martin
August 20, 2008
To the Graybill family,
I was privilidged to graduate JHS in 1970 while Mr. Graybill was principal. He always made us feel special and important. He clearly demonstrated pride in his student body. We will never forget him and will always be grateful for his stewardship.
Holly Sharpe
August 20, 2008
I was truly inspired by Mr. Graybill. His warmth and kindness affected all he taught at Fleming. He will be missed by all of us who knew him.
GRACE AND NATHAN TANNER
August 20, 2008
TO THE GRAYBILL FAMILY; JACK AND I HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS, OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY, HE WAS WELL RESPECTED BY OUR GENERATION
Jeannie Hutchens Workman
August 20, 2008
To The Graybill Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May the precious memories you share of Mr. Graybill be of comfort to you. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.
Jefferson High School -Class of 1969
Judy Thierry
August 20, 2008
My condolences to the Graybill family. Mr. Graybill was principal of JHS when I came there from PHHS in 1970 when they changed the boundary lines in Roanoke. He always made me feel welcome to be there. When we began the Classes of the '70's reunions he was always there to support us. He will be missed by all of us. May God Bless you and your family.
Dianne Shelton Waterman
August 20, 2008
We are much better citizens today for having known Jack Graybill. He was at our last class reunion. He will be missed.
Melodye DeAmbrogio Hollingsworth
August 20, 2008
Mr. Graybill was my Dean when I was a student at William Fleming HS in Smith Hall during the years of 1961 through 1964. He was always smiling and kind to us. We were so fortunate to have someone like him to be a leader for us. He was a person that we could all look up to. I will never forget him.
Don Parrish
August 20, 2008
Mr. Graybill was one of my best teachers. H came to all of the class of William Fleming's 1959's reunions.He will be missed.
Bob and Diana Walton
August 20, 2008
Our prayers are with the Graybill family. Mr. Graybill was our Principal at Jefferson High School 1974-1975. He was fair, honest, patient and kind.
Bob LeNoir
August 19, 2008
He was a good friend and a better man. I will miss him.
Teresa Shelton Drummond
August 19, 2008
So Very Sorry to hear of Mr. G.s Passing. He always had a kind word.
Even when he said GET TO CLASS! He will be missed.
Janet Justice
August 19, 2008
He was our dean, teacher, mentor, and friend. His son said that Mr. Graybill was proud of the school annuals that were dedicated to him while in education.
Well, Mr. Graybill, being on the annual staff, we were the ones that were proud and honored. Our theme for the annual that year was Happiness Is...Your dedication began as " To A Happy Man", that is how we remember you.
I once heard that you could judge a man's wealth by the number of friends that he kept. Mr. Graybill, you were truly a wealthy man.
At the next class reunion we will miss you but will never forget you.
You will always be our Golden Colonel.
Janet Sturgill Justice
WFHS Class of 1965
Rita Stamper Shepherd
August 19, 2008
Mr. Graybill was an encouraging and positive person. He was my principal at Jefferson class of 1968. I had the privilege to talk with him at one of our reunions a few years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kathy Smith
August 19, 2008
Mr Graybill was an uplifting influence during my years at Jefferson Sr High School 1967-1970.He was very encouraging and helpful in all situations.He will be greatly missed.My sincere sympathy to his family.
Lawanda Ingram (Jennings)
August 19, 2008
The Graybill Family
So the hear about Mr. Graybill passing away. He was my principal
at Patrick Henry from 1978-1981.
Had the honor of working with him
in our school our. My thoughts and
prayes are with you and your family
in the loss of a great man.
Robert Eanes
August 19, 2008
I am saddened to learn of Mr. Graybill's passing. He was my American History teacher at William Fleming High School in 1960. I've lost count of the books about history that I've read for pleasure since then. Thank you, Mr. Graybill.
Thomas Blackard
August 19, 2008
Jack was a man of Honor and taught all of us a lesson in how to live a better life. He will be missed by family, friends and all the students who had the honor of being taught by this outstanding individual.
Thomas E. (Tommy) Blackard WFHS 59
Robert Clarke 804 337 3077
August 19, 2008
He was always kind and objective and encouraging.
A great human.
I hope that I can touch as many people in a positive way as he did.
A very fair man.
Beebe Hall Adams
August 19, 2008
Although saddened to learn of his passing, I celebrate the life of Jack Graybill and all that he meant to so many of us. He was such a joy at our last Class Reunion several years ago... a few of us even enjoyed a dance with him ("jitterbug/shag") and the fact that he still cared about and remembered all of of us...."his students". His was a life well spent as he truly made a difference in the lives of many..(William Fleming Class of 1962)
Carroll P. Logwood
August 19, 2008
A good teacher and a good friend. Mr. Graybill was one of the few teachers I had who truly treated me as an equal. He had my highest respect. I loved his sense of humor.
Tim Moffitt
August 19, 2008
I will miss this very kind man. We were lucky to have him at William Fleming. Class of 1965
Charlotte and Daniel Carlson
August 19, 2008
We were so sadden to hear of Jack's illness and passing, but have many fond memories of great times together. We joined Jack and friends at the "beach" (Myrtle Beach, SC) for bridge several times over the past years. My parents (Libby and Pat Dungan) lunched with Jack every Sunday after church and always kept us posted on the latest happenings. We saw Jack at many family and friend gatherings and loved his special friendship. He will be missed. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Sandra Hancock
August 19, 2008
I am sorry to hear that Mr Graybill has passed. He was my first principal when I started teaching. He treated me with respect and was a great mentor. He will be missed by all educators and students who came into contact with him. My sympathy to his family
Sandra A. Hancock
Don Richardson
August 19, 2008
We are all better individuals for having known Mr. Graybill.
Belinda (Graybill) Church
August 19, 2008
Mr. Graybill was such a kind, gentle person. Always ready to share his vast knowledge. I will forever be grateful for the opportunities he provided and the friendship we shared and will miss talking with him. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family.
Larry Arrington
August 19, 2008
Ours was the Class of 1959 at William Fleming High School. We all appreciated Jack's dedication to teaching and especially his sense of humor, and were very proud of all of his accomplishments in education during the next few years. He came to every one of our class reunions, and we will miss him greatly.
Mike Perfater WFHS'65
August 19, 2008
I am saddened to learn of Mr. Graybill's passing. I spoke with him at our last WFHS reunion--it was a memorable conversation. I wont forget those few minutes we shared--touching and full of grace and friendliness. He will be greatly missed by the class of '65
The Nave Family
August 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to Jack's family and friends. A friend to us before the war, through the war, through the school years and after. A solid influence on those touched by him.
Harry Ward
August 19, 2008
I worked with Jack on the VHSL EX. Committee in the early 80's...we would meet in C'Ville 6 times a year and at the time I was Principal of Mathews High School...small school in the Tidewater area....talking and meeting with Jack was a pleasure...we had some good times together at dinner....he was a great guy and very good Principal to work with....
Harry M. Ward
Charlottesville , Va.
Mary Bess Riley Jordan
August 19, 2008
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jack for years, as he was a very good friend of my family(Libby & Pat Dungan). I always looked forward to seeing him again and again. He was with us at Holidays and many other times during the year and he filled our lives with happiness. We learned from him and from his respect for mankind. He will be greatly missed. We loved him so much. We pray that his family will know that he is in a better place now.
Donald Shepherd
August 19, 2008
Our prayers are with the Graybill Family during this time. Mr. Graybill always had a smile or uplifting word when I met in the hall or his office. He was the right person for this job. 1966 - 1969
Pat McFarland
August 19, 2008
He was my favorite teacher at William Fleming. He made learning history fun, but you learned! I have many fond memories of Mr. Graybill. Patty Arnold McFarland, Class of 1959
Lynn Ellen Thompson
August 19, 2008
I am so saddened to hear of Jack's death. He was a real mentor to me when I was first active in the REA, and encouraged me to run for President. We had such a good time at the NEA Convention in Portland, OR. After that he lent me his book, DAUGHTER OF TIME by Josephine Tey, which definitely changed my thoughts on Richard III. You were a great educator, Jack, and a good friend. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Jack, at this time.
Sincerely,
Lynn Thompson
Ellen Butler
August 18, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Graybill's passing. He was my favorite at Fleming from 1961-1965. I will certainly miss seeing and dancing with him at our class reunions. He was the greatest!!!!!
melissa assaid
August 18, 2008
I am so sorry for the loss of Jack's life here on earth. God will keep him happy and safe for eternity.
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