Arthur Duglas McGraw, Sr., age 83, of Adrian, MI, passed away, February 16, 2026, at home under the care of his daughter and Hospice of Lenawee. He was born July 23, 1942, the son of Beverly Alonzo & Sara Ellen (Earl) McGraw, in Yeager, West Virginia. On November 16, 1963, he married Dottie Williams in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2022. Together they built a legacy of love that will live on forever. Arthur retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline Plant, after 30 years of service. He loved to hunt & fish and anything outdoors. Arthur loved his family fiercely, especially the grand babies and great grand babies. Arthur was a priceless treasure to all that knew him and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children, Richard McGraw and Angel McGraw; daughter in law, Rosie McGraw; one sister, Juanita Patton; cherished Papaw to eight grandchildren, Virginia Ramirez, Jonathan McGraw, Sean (Ashleigh) Baughey, Ethan McGraw, Mikeesha (Josh) Robinson, Paige Baughey, Aaron (Natasha) McGraw, and Kelsey (Robert) Rollins; 17 great grandchildren that he loved deeply; and numerous nieces & nephews. In addition to his wife, Dottie, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Arthur McGraw Jr., siblings, Alice Webb, Roger McGraw, William McGraw, Russell McGraw, Frank McGraw, Edsel McGraw, Alonzo McGraw, Okie Justice, Bessie Hileman, Anges McGraw, Minnie Sanderson; and dear friend & brother in law James Patton. Viewing & Visitation will be on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Cremation will follow. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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