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William L. McGraw

July 5, 1949 - April 21, 2022

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Calhoun Funeral Home Lake Shore Blvd.
17010 Lake Shore Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44110
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Cleveland Memorial Gardens
4324 Green Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44128
Saturday 4/30, 12:00 pm
This will be a graveside service.

Mr. William L. McGraw was born in Homewood, Alabama on July 5, 1949 to Bennie Lee McGraw  and Mary McGraw.

William departed this life on April 21, 2022 at 7:45 am at the Hospice of the Western Reserve. After a courageous battle with cancer.

William leaves behind his wife Sandra of 27 year, two daughters, Marilyn of Texas, Melanie of Arkansas, one son Demetrius of Cleveland, Ohio, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter and a host of relatives and friends.

William’s final words to his beloved wife: “Please do not cry for me. I lived my life. My dear wife Sandra Be Strong.

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17010 Lake Shore Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44110
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Friday 4/29, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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4324 Green Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44128
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Mr. William L. McGraw was born in Homewood, Alabama on July 5, 1949 to Bennie Lee McGraw  and Mary McGraw. William departed this life on April 21, 2022 at 7:45 am at the Hospice of the Western Reserve. After a courageous battle with cancer. William leaves behind his wife Sandra of 27 year, two daughters,Continue Reading

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Marilyn McGraw left a message on May 7, 2022:
Absent from the body & present with the Lord. Corinthians 5:8.... I can remember when Dad gave me & my sister Melanie, our first puppy dog. His name was Button. We were thrilled. I often think about the time, Dad cooking hot grits on the stove. He would dance side to side happily. Dad used to take me to his friends Linda and Bubba's house. I would often play with my friend Tuchie, who is now deceased. I remember the time Dad and Sandra came to see me in the hospital, when i had appendicitis. The 2 most memorable moments were, toward the end of Dad'd life, when I came back from my journey of Asia. Dad and Sandra treated me to dinner @ Apple-Bee's. We had a ball; and took photos. Lastly, my college graduation, where he and Sandra attended my commencement & after graduation party. Dad also met his grand-sons Michael andAlex for the first time. Everyone was elated. Dad, I never gave up on you! You will always be my Dad...... I love you! May your soul rest in paradise!
Will Ramsey left a message on April 26, 2022:
To William's Family and friends. Billy as we called, William was my best friend growing up in Alabama. We did everything together, even shopped and dressed alike. Billy had the greatest sense of humor as he kelp us all in tears. Today as I remember Billy, it's all about the best years of our youth. May each of you also remember your best times with William. May you also be comforted always and with lasting peace.
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