A. Graybill Obituary
Lee was born August 3, 1934 in Persia, Iowa to the late Albert L. and Gladys N. (Campbell) Graybill, Sr. He graduated from Logan High School in 1952 and married Lois Divelbess on May 31, 1953 in Logan. Lee was well known in the community for his 50 year floor covering business called, "Lee Graybill Floorcovering." He also had a love for John Deere tractors and was proud of his fleet of John Deere lawnmowers, which at one time totaled four. Lee attended First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Emmons; brothers, Archie and Bryan Graybill.
Lee is survived by his wife, Lois Graybill, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughters, Sandra McManigal and husband Mike, of Crescent, Iowa; Ruth Barker; sons, Caryl Graybill and wife Cheryl, John Graybill and wife Sandy, all of Council Bluffs; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sister, Eileen Marr and Richard Felton, of Persia; nieces and nephews.
Prayer service, Sunday, 6:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral service, Monday, 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 20794 Hwy 92. Pastor Jerry Hopkins will officiate. A lunch will immediately follow the service. Interment, Valley View Cemetery, Persia, with refreshments and fellowship with the family at PIC Hall in Persia. Memorials to Hospice of SWI, First Christian Church or American Cancer Society.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Jane Showers
August 11, 2008
Lois,
Thank you so much for allowing me into your home to be a part of Lee's journey home. You made me feel so welcome. Even though I only knew Lee a short while I could tell how much he loved you. He called you his princess. Your love for each other was incredible. Thanks again.
Jane Jerkovich Showers
Curt and Kathy Hayes
August 11, 2008
Dear Graybill Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Lee will be missed my all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Laura Graybill
August 11, 2008
Lois and family,
I'm sorry, I just heard about Lee's passing this morning. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Lois that you and Lee were the first ones to show up at my Dad's funeral. I have never forgotten that - it meant so much to me. Thank you.
Sandy Buck
August 11, 2008
Dear Lois and family,
It was an honor to be a part of Lee's journey. Lee was so blessed to be surrounded by such a loving family, during this most difficult time. I always enjoyed Lee's quick witty comments he would come up with while visiting him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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nancy wolf-rivers
August 11, 2008
lois and family. sorry to hear of your loss. take care and remember all the good times. nancy wolf-rivers
Penny Ravlin
August 10, 2008
My most sincere sympathy to all of your family. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Alice Russell
August 10, 2008
Lois, so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. He will be missed by all of us. He was one of the best. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alice Russell
LeRoy Lester
August 10, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. I met Lee when I worked at Tretiaks in floor covering.
John & Joan Stroebele
August 10, 2008
Lee will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Claudine (Griffin) Nielsen
August 10, 2008
Lois, I'm so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. May God comfort you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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