Jerald A. Graybill, Age 65, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 surrounded by his children. Jerry was born on October 7, 1948 and resided in the Kansas City area his entire life. He graduated from Raytown South High School in 1966. Jerry served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1970 volunteering for two tours in Vietnam aboard the USS Sanctuary hospital ship. Upon returning to the states, Jerry worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone in various positions and retired in 2002 as a cable splicing technician. Jerry was predeceased by his dad, Ralph Graybill. Survivors include his mother, Bernice Graybill, Raytown; daughters Brooke Graybill, Lee’s Summit; Ashley Graybill, Oak Grove; sons Marshall Graybill, Lee’s Summit; Cody Graybill (Nichole), Kansas City; brother, Jim Graybill (Sandi), Lee’s Summit; sister Patti Wynn (Mike), Edmond, OK; and five grandchildren Myron, Jackson, Tyson, Clayton and Madison. Jerry loved all types of music, but especially jazz and blues, and had many friends in the jazz community in Kansas City. One of his favorite pastimes was listening to KKFI radio.
A memorial service will be held in July on a date and location to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to non-profit KKFI Community Radio via the website at www.kkfi.org/support/donate-money/ or at KKFI, PO Box 32250, Kansas City, MO 64171. Please note in comments your donation is in memory of Jerry Graybill. (Arr. Heartland Cremation 816-313-1677)
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