John Graue

John Graue 59, of Norfork, Ark., formerly of Bragg City, Mo., and Rector, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at the V. A. Hospital in Little Rock, Ark.

Born July 15, 1949, son of the late Arthur and Alma Morgan Graue, he was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. He was co-owner of Deb's Flowers and Gifts in Rector and worked as a correctional officer. He attended Galatia Assembly of God Church in Norfork.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie; one son, Rockie Weber and wife, Toni, of Rector; one daughter, Diamond Lowe and husband, Kevin, of Paragould, Ark.; one sister, Mary Martin, of Phoenix, Ariz., and six grandchildren, Jake, Jade, Casey, Jerrod Wayne, Casey Rue and Emerald.

He was preceded in death by one son, Jewel Cavaness; a daughter-in-law, Tina Weber and one brother, William Graue.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., today, Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke, Ark.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke, with Bro. Larry Thomas officiating.

Burial will follow in the Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.

You may sign the online guest book at www.irbyfuneralhome.com.