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William Timothy McGraw

09/13/1946 - 12/24/2018

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Obituary For William Timothy McGraw

William “Tim” Timothy McGraw joined his heavenly father December 24, 2018 after a 3 month battle with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. He was born September 13, 1946 in Sherman, Texas to Garnet and Jacqueline McGraw. He graduated from high school in Sherman, Texas in 1964 and graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1969 with a degree in finance, and received MRP executive training from Stanford in 1982 and Harvard University Business School Executive training in 1989.

Tim’s work ethic began at the age of 5 when he began his own paper route for the Sherman Democrat. As a young teenager he drove the ambulance for Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman. He put himself through college by working on the powder line for Johnson & Johnson, taking a leave of absence to serve as an artillery officer in the United Sates Marine Core from 1969-1972, later going back to Johnson & Johnson where he moved up the corporate ladder to ultimately become the director of operations for the Wound Management Business Unit in Sherman.

After 37 years at Johnson & Johnson, Tim retired and dipped his toe in politics, serving one term as Grayson County Judge in 2003 ultimately retiring in 2007. He lived out his life motto: ‘The measure of a person is helping others to be the best possible version of themselves.” He was active in his church, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and was involved in various committees for his community. He also loved travel, and his cabin and community in Twin Lakes, Colorado where he spent his summers.

He is survived by his wife Judy, of 47 years, his daughter, Dustie Collier and her husband Kenneth, his son, Kenny McGraw, his daughter, Shannon Deitz and her husband Neal, his daughter Michelle Owen and her wife, Heather, his adoptive daughter Lena Vasquez and her husband Hernan, four grand-daughters, Brittany Collins, Amanda Zabic, Macie Collier and Sarah McGraw, seven grand-sons William Collier, Ryan Deitz, Seth Deitz, Johnny Dennis, Jack Dennis, Ray Dennis and Riley Owen, great grand-daughter Kylie Rose Zabic, his sister Dorothy Beaver, and brothers Frank McGraw, Patrick McGraw and preceded in death by his brother Garnet McGraw.

There will be a Mass of the Christian Burial on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM celebrated by Reverend Esteban D. Antes. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Marine Corps at 9:30 AM in front of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Sherman. A rosary will be said on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Dannel Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Tim’s last request was in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hopeful Hearts Ministry a 501 c3 which aides in the long term recovery of survivors of abuse www.HopefulHeartsMinistry.org or Grayson County’s CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates www.CasaGrayson.com.

You may sign the online guestbook at www.Dannelfuneralhome.com.

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  • 01/10/2019

    Gail and Milton McAllister

    Judy and Family, Our hearts go out to all of you at this very sad and difficult time. I guess I got to know Tim after high school working on our class reunions and at the SHS monthly luncheons. Tim was always telling a story and making us laugh and his presence will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Judy, I cannot imagine the hole that his passing has left in your heart and we pray that God will walk beside you and your family and give you peace as you carry the memories of a life well lived. God Bless Gail and Milton McAllister

  • 01/04/2019

    Hugh and Cindy Brown

    Our hearts and prayers are with Judy and the family. I have known tim from school days to the present, and Tim has always shown qualities of integrity, honesty , patriotism, sincerity and the willingness to help others. The list could go on, but I can say tim was a good man! Hugh and Cindy Brown

  • 01/04/2019

    John and Dorothy Schmoker

    John and Dorothy Schmoker. Our hearts and prayers go out to you Judy and to all the family. Tim will be also missed by all the community and St Mary's.

  • 01/03/2019

    Judy Drake

    Our prayers are with you. Roy and Judy Drake

  • 01/02/2019

    Joan E. Simonetti

    Dear Judy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tim contributed in so many positive ways to his country, community, employer, and fellow employees. It was a honor to work with him and learn from him. Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the funeral as I live out of town. In his memory, I plan to contribute to CASA in lieu of flowers. My sincere condolences.

  • 01/02/2019

    Gayle Nixon

    The McGraw Family; My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. I remember I got to know Tim and Judy when they used to come to Dr. Inman's off. years ago, always a very sweet couple. I know he will be truly missed. Sincerely; Gayle Nixon.

  • 01/01/2019

    Michele Roberts

    Dear Judy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tim was a truly God fearing good man. He served his God, his family and his community. He will be missed. Love, Michele Roberts

  • 01/01/2019

    Frank E. Alvarez, Sr.

    My deep sympathy for you and family. Know you & Tim are in my daily prayers. I'm will not attend the services as my valley of tears are not needed. Your Friend in Christ; Frank E. Alvarez, Sr.

  • 12/30/2018

    Tim was a one of a kind type of friend, if you were ever in a street fight or fox hole, he would be the man you would want by your side. It is so hard to comprehend his passing he was such a pillar of strength to some many, his family and his closest friends, he was definitely one of a kind and for all who knew and loved him he will greatly be missed. We Love you our dear friend. Pepper & Jan

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