Robert "Bob" McGraw, 76, of 224 Brookhill Drive, Charleston, died at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at home following a short illness.

He was born March 15, 1931 in Marting, WV, to Sebert "Tobe" and Annie (Oiler) McGraw.

He married Norma Belcher on Oct. 2, 1985. Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sandra Pauley and her husband, Tony of South Charleston and Carla Pauley and her husband, Billy of Nitro, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and one sister, Ruth Miller of Maiden, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War and served a second tour in Paris, France.

He enjoyed trading horses and horse tack and spending time with his grandchildren and many, many friends. He was a member of the Blue Lick Boots and Saddle Club and was one of the founders of the Serenity Club.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the Rev. Robert Perdue officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 6, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

There is a man, his name is Bob
sellin' tack and horsetradin' is his job.

He'll sell you a horse and then another

And after a while you'll get to know each other

Then he'll sell you some tack and give it to you on credit

just to make sure you keep comin' back to get it!

Now this man Bob, he's a fine old man

Sometimes a little grouchy but of him we're all a fan.

He knows how to handle any donkey or horse,

and he'll be sure to tell you how, after all he knows everything, of course.

And this man Bob, he has many a friend both far and near
who come to visit all through the year…

But today is a special day for this man Bob

who's over the hill and rough as a cob

For today is Bob's special day so I say Yippee and Yeehaw

And wish this man Bob, the best day of em' all!

Julie
3/15/06