Obituaries

Patrick McGraw was born to Jack Frost and Thomas Garnet McGraw on February 17, 1942 in Sherman, Texas. He died on April 6, 2024 at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

He is survived by his children Monique McGraw (spouse Beth Niblock), Tara Knorpp, Vara Dyer (spouse Mark Dyer), Ryan McGraw, Stephanie Adams, Katlyn McGraw, Charlie McGraw, Elliott McGraw, ten grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Patrick’s siblings predeceased him, Garnet McGraw, Dee Beaver, Frank McGraw, and Tim McGraw.

Patrick was a graduate of Belmont Abby College, Texas A&M, and the University of Texas. His career as a professor of medicine began at Wake Forest University. He retired after thirty years (1980-2010) at the University of Louisville.

Patrick remained active after retirement with his passions being his children, grandchildren, his farm, and his faith.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sherman. Father Merlito Abiog will celebrate the mass. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sherman. The family will greet friends on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in honor of Dr. Charles Patrick McGraw.