Mr. Joe Grabill, Age 78 of Grant, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Grant Fountain View Retirement Village. He was born Joe Grabill in White Cloud, the son of Elsie (Mast) and Ray Grabill on July 27, 1931.   He was an Assembler for Delphi of General Motors until 1997.   He was a member of Newaygo VFW Post #4249. 

He is survived by his twin‑sister Joyce & Tom Murphy of Irving, TX, sisters‑in‑law June Grabill of Grant, Donna & John Martin of St. James, FL, nephews & nieces Dale & Lora Jean Grabill, Sally & Jerry Puite, Dennis Grabill all of Grant, Terry & Al Pearce of Georgia, Marcia Murphy, John Murphy, Sharon Murphy all of Texas, Gary & Phyllis Grabill of Detroit.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Paul, Louis, & Collin. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the McKinley Grant Chapel, on Monday, December 28, 2009 with Rev. Charles Fry officiating. Interment in White Cloud Cemetery.   Visitation will be held 6‑8 PM Sunday. For Memorials VFW Post #4249 Newaygo Flag Memorial Fund. Military honors will be under the Auspices of the VFW Post #4249 of Newaygo.

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