(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Garry DeGraff passed away at his home on December 6, 2021. Garry was born on August 3, 1940, in Badger Kansas to Elmer & Lorena DeGraff. He graduated from Carl Junction in 1958. He lived most of his life in Smithfield Missouri.
He worked many years at Spike’s Tool & Die before retiring in 2009 at American Tool. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, and church softball. He loved to help and spend time in the community with other people. He was a father figure and friend to many. On November 29, 1963, He married the love of his life, Linda Bray and recently celebrated their 58th year wedding anniversary.
Survivors include, wife Linda DeGraff, three daughters, Jeannie Cook of Webb City, Missouri, Annette Joyner (Mark) Loma Linda, Missouri, Tina DeGraff of Jacksonville North Carolina.
Eight Grand Children Jessica Hill (Patrick) Lees Summit, Missouri, Ronnie Cook III (Cassie) Webb City, Missouri, Zachary McKenzie Fritch, Texas, Seth Price Webb City, Missouri, Rachelle Rooslund (Josh) Hubert, North Carolina, Chase Price (Lacy) Carl Junction, Missouri, Nikola Stewart (Deiondre) Granby, Missouri, Gracie Price Carl Junction, Missouri.
Twelve Great Grandchildren Isaac Price, Sutton & Ellie Cook, Zuley & Zane Stewart, Makayla & Maxton McKenzie, Rhythm & Hendrix Hill, Barrett & Timber Price and Ayden Rooslund. Also Surviving are his beloved sisters Patricia Watson of Carl Junction, Missouri & Phyllis Malone (Mike) of Carl Junction, Missouri.
Garry was proceeded in death by his brother Gene DeGraff & his wife Arletta, Parents Elmer & Lorene DeGraff & Brother-in-law Bill Watson of Carl Junction, Missouri.
Visitation will be 10:00-11:00am, Funeral 11:00am at Fir Road Christian Church on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Graveside will be immediately following.
Funeral will be officiated by Kelly Ross & Dan Toney.
Cards would be appreciated in Lieu of flowers.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home Baxter Chapel.
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