Obituaries

Mark Anthony McGraw of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully at Kobacker House on December 24, 2022. He was 63 years old. He is survived by his wife Michelle McGraw, son Thomas McGraw, daughter-in-law Victoria McGraw-Rowe, as well as his beloved granddaughter Edith McGraw. He is additionally remembered by his mother Alice McGraw as well as siblings Pamela McGraw, Patricia Kay Sharkey, Karen Langford, Lorianna McGraw, and Michael McGraw, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his father Garnet McGraw and nephew Thor Rolbeicki.

Mark was born in Sherman, Texas where he lived most of his life. He married the love of his life Michelle Heath on August 17th, 1991. Mark’s great passion was in being a “Granddad” for his granddaughter, always willing to get on the floor to play with her. He was also devoted to his family and enjoyed gathering together and sharing stories. He enjoyed raising horses, particularly miniature horses that he loved to share as a source of delight, and collecting all sorts of Western memorabilia. In his early life, he was deeply involved in the Sherman Jaycees organization where he loved planning annual haunted houses. Mark was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Howe, TX where he will be missed by many friends. Mark was always willing to give an enduring hug and displayed his love through exceptional presence and care for the needs of those around him.

Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Howe, TX on Saturday, February 4 at 10am. Internment to follow at Gunter Cemetery. Arrangements by Shaw-Davis Funeral Home of Columbus, OH and Dannel Funeral Home of Sherman, TX.