Gilbert Lee Graffman, a resident of Henryetta passed away Thursday, May 19th, 2016 in Tulsa at the age of 75. He was born February 17th, 1941 in Henryetta to Gilbert Adolph Graffman and Thelma Mae Sharpe Graffman. He married Mary Kathryn Devore January 23, 1961 at the Schulter Baptist Church. Gilbert retired as foreman of the Duncanville water department in Duncanville, Texas and was a member of the Dewar First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert A. Graffman & Thelma Mae Graffman. Also a nephew Frankie Graffman, his beloved in-laws, Elbert & Opal Devore.
He is survived by his wife Kathy of the home; Two daughters, Angie McCarley & husband David of Waxahachie, Texas; Lisa Jones & husband Bill of Henryetta; Grandchildren, Teresa Bachman & husband Michael of New Braunfels, Texas; Lindsey Dominguez & husband Garrett of New Braunfels, Texas; Billy Jones of Henryetta; Clinton Jones of Henryetta; Diana Jones of Oklahoma City; Great grandchildren, Logan Bachman, Barrett Bachman, Callie Dominguez, Rose Jones, Blake Jones, Anthony Hibdon, John Jones, & Linda Jones; Two brothers, Charles Graffman & wife Pat of Henryetta; Jimmy Graffman of Weleetka; Sharon Harris & husband Tony of Mustang; As well as beloved brothers & sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be Greg Barker, Aaron Graffman, Greg Graffman, Tim Noyes, Robert Heath, & Brian Devore. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Devore, Ryan Day, Artie Peavler, Timothy Mitcham, Stephen Tucker, & Brian Tucker.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Dewar First Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.