William McGraw

I did not know Bill too well, we will all miss him.

I don't know why he crossed my mind today but just had to see what he was up to. I was friends with his daughter Julie in middle school - which is a rough time but made better thanks to Bill hanging out with Julie and I, introducing us to great music and just making me smile. His light on this planet is missed. Will plant some flowers next spring in his name for sure!

My Uncle Bill was a great man with many talents and though we lived miles apart, we often had long phone conversations, many emails/text messages with helpful suggestions or kind and loving words. He would always see the best in any situation and I will miss his words of wisdom.
He talked with Jesus in his last days and I believe I will see him again in heaven.
I love you Uncle Bill!

While attending Lawton Elementary from the 60's through the early 70's I always remembered his deep voice but always shook my head when he would ride his motorcycle to work with shorts to school in some of the coldest weather.

Mr McGraw was my gym teacher at Lawton for all of elementary school. In all that time he was a one of kind favorite adult. Even after leaving Lawton, I stopped by and visited him occasionally through the years. My condolences to Julie ( who I worked with) and the rest of his family.

I can’t remember the last time I saw Uncle Bill, but I’ll always remember him as happy, smiling and kind. Thinking of you Miss Julie.

I knew Bill from playing volleyball with him on Wednesday nights in a group that originated in the 1960s in the Forestbrooke neighborhood of Ann Arbor. Bill was a quietly enthusiastic volleyball player, with skills and height that made him a force to be reckoned with on the court. I was always impressed by how he remained physically active as he aged, and I’ve taken that lesson to heart. In the early years, we played inside at Pittsfield School during the fall, winter, and spring. But we...

Very sorry to read this. Mr. McGraw was admired by those of us at Lawton. I was telling my wife about his gym classes just the other day. He was kind, upbeat and always a pleasure to have as an instructor. I'm sorry I never bumped in to him as an adult. Peace to you all.