Oliver James “Jim” McGraw
(February 6, 1938 – January 21, 2012)
McGraw, Oliver James “Jim” age 73 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away January 21, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. Born February 6, 1938 in Dayton, OH to Holloway and Pearl (Rogers) McGraw. Jim worked for 16 years at NCR as a job setter and for 30 years as head custodian at Tipp City High School, retiring in 2003. A member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Tipp City and the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Virgil and Michael McGraw and one sister Colleen Greene. Surviving Jim are his loving wife of 54 years Cecilia “Marie” McGraw; five children and their spouses James McGraw, Troy; Jesse and Annemarie McGraw, Vandalia; Anthony and Lisa McGraw, Troy; Susan and Steve Berger, Tipp City: and Andrew and Cathy McGraw, Tipp City. 16 Grandchildren Melinda (Berger) and husband Andrew Sherfy; Amanda, Steven, Joey, Chelsea, Michael, Kevin, Rachael, Thomas, David, Lauren, Jenna, Mallory, Erin, Cassidy, and Nicholas McGraw. And great granddaughter Delaney Sherfy. Sisters Dianna McGraw, Tipp City; Patty (Ron) Foster, Wonder, GA; and Joyce Clasby, Troy. Jim enjoyed gardening, landscaping his home, and shopping. He especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and his beloved wife Marie. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am Wednesday January 25, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 753 S. Hyatt St. Tipp City. Father Marc Sherlock celebrant with burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Tipp City. Visitation 5 – 8 pm Tuesday at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 West Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371 and one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church. www.fringsandbayliff.com
