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Richard Gracy Obituary
July 8, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - 71, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. Visitation, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021; Funeral Service, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021, both at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Rich was a retired Cessna Aircraft Company wing assembly technician, veteran of the United States Army, and enjoyed fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Sadie Gracy; brothers, Donald Martin, Dean Gracy, Robert "Bobby" Gracy, and granddaughter, Shelby Lea Cramb. Survivors: wife, Phyllis Jeanne Gracy of Wichita; sons, Jason (Brandie) Gracy of Mulvane, John (Nina) Gracy of Wichita; daughter, Joanna (Andrew) Cramb of Wichita; grandchildren, Kendell, Summer, Angel and Christopher "CJ" Gracy and Gavin Cramb; brothers, Gary Martin of Wichita, Joe (Donna) Gracy of Cassville, MO, Marlan (Joy) Hoffman of Parsons; sisters, Linda (Don) Roll of MO, Janice (Jim) Lasswell of Wichita; numerous other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial established with Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita, KS 67212 and Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202. www.dlwichita.com
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Harry Simpson
July 11, 2021
Rest Richard, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.
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12
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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13
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209
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