Earl M. Graby Jr.

Earl M. Graby Jr. obituary, Annville, PA

Earl M. Graby Jr.

Earl Graby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kreamer Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Annville on May 6, 2025.
Earl M. Graby, Jr., 80, of Annville passed away on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice F. (Shade) Graby.
Born in Lebanon, PA on April 6th, 1945, he was the son of the late Earl M. and Betty L. (Schultz) Graby. He was a 1963 graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School. For over 30 years, Earl was a machinist for Mack Trucks Remanufacturing in Middletown, PA. In his retirement, he greatly enjoyed his time as a bus driver for Fisher's Transportation.
Earl was a sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and was a Crew Chief for the 105 Thunderbird. Earl was a proud member of Mt. Olivet Masonic Lodge #704 where he was the worshipful master for two terms and also a member of the Harrisburg Scottish Rite Consistory, and the Lebanon York Rite Consistory. For over two decades, he was a softball coach beginning with rec ball, then at Annville-Cleona High School, and ending with a tenure at Lebanon Valley College. Earl was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Annville. In his free time, Earl enjoyed going to his cabin in Clinton County, spending time with his family, and watching his favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles.
Earl is survived by two daughters, Lisa F. Bruck, wife of Keith E. of Gettysburg, Marie E. Garcia, wife of Benny of Lebanon, a sister, Kay L. Trostle of Leland, NC, a brother, Douglas K. Graby, husband of Sherrin of Millersburg, five grandchildren, Joel, Mark and Luke Bruck, and Kailyn and Leyana Garcia, and one great granddaughter, Aries Garcia. In addition to his wife, Earl was preceded in death by a grandson, Benny Garcia, Jr.
A public viewing will be held from 9:00AM to 10:45AM on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, at Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 618 E. Main St. Annville, PA 17003. A Masonic service will be held at 10:45AM. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will take place in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lebanon Revolution Soccer Club 201 Guilford Street Lebanon PA 17046, or Masonic Villages Hospice 1 Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022, in his memory.

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May 7, 2025

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Robert J. Miklas, USN.

May 7, 2025

Sergeant, you are now relieved from your post. You have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight airman.

The Staff of Kreamer Funeral Home

May 6, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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