John R. "Jack" Grafing
May 13, 1922 ~ June 23, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
John R. "Jack" Grafing passed away at his home on June 23, 2017 at the age of 95. He was born on May 13, 1922 to Eleanor and Richard T. Grafing of Brooklyn, NY. Jack served as a radio operator in the US Navy during World War II, and was stationed in Australia. Later he became a proud member of the US Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA) and regularly attended annual reunions.
Jack worked for Chase Bag Company in New York City until he was promoted to Office Manager of their Toledo, Ohio plant in 1962. Ten years later, he was transferred to the former Strawberry Hill Press in Asheville, NC. He retired in 1987.
After Jack retired, he worked on the incorporation of the town of Fletcher, NC, and was active as a member of the Board of Directors of their ABC liquor store. Jack and Norma enjoyed many travels during his retirement, and Jack was especially proud of his Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C.
Jack was married to his beautiful bride, Norma, for 66 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Ellen Carscaddon. He is survived by his wife Norma, his son Richard (Betsy) Grafing, and his grandchildren John Grafing, Beth Grafing, Megan Carscaddon, Katie Carscaddon, Lindsey Carscaddon, and great grandchildren Georgia Carscaddon and Gabe Swanger.
The family would like to express special thanks to Megan Carscaddon, the staff of Visiting Angels of Asheville, and Care Partners Hospice for their continued loving care. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Care Partners Hospice; 68 Sweeten Creek Rd.; Asheville, NC 28803.
Visitation will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 4 until 6 PM. Interment will be Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Rick, Betsy, John and Beth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mrs. Grafing during this difficult time. May God watch over all of you.
I am very sorry Rick and Betsy, Beth and John.
It sounds as though he had a full, interesting life.
I hope he was not ill too long.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. I enjoyed meeting him and Rick’s mom at Ragtime Rick’s and always enjoyed talking with them.
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your father. Knowing your family I am most sure he was a special man. Blessings to you and your family during this most difficult time.
Dear Rick, Betsy, and the Grading family. You are all in my prayers.
Rick, Betsy and family,
So sorry to read the news of your dad’s passing. Sounds as if he had an interesting, active life. Deepest sympathy from Tenesha and me. We’ll be keeping you in our prayers.
Dear Rick, Betsy, John, Beth, and extended family – Please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of your father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick,Betsy,John and Beth. I am so sorry for your lose. My wife and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers..
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May you feel the love and share the memories from people around you. I share your grief and am keeping you, Rick and Betsy and family in prayer. Love Denise Nicholson
Dear Rick and Betsy. So sorry to learn of your father’s passing. Such a great generation he was born into. Such wonderful patriots! So glad he was able to live such a long life. We are sure we would have loved him. He raised a wonderful talented and funny son. Wish we could have known him. Time will ease your pain and soon you will enjoy the good memories. We love you guys. Take good care of each other. Tom and Sandy Strickland
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. It’s never easy. Love each other.
Dear Rick, Betsy, John, and Beth,
I am glad that you had the joy of knowing and sharing the life of such a unique human being. You are all a great reflection of his strength and humor.
May your grief pass soon and your memories be rich.
Sorry to hear of your loss. You were blessed to having him so many years.
My sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Rick, Betsy, John & Beth, So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Grafing seemed to be quite an accomplished man. You can be proud.
Rick, Betsy, Beth, and John, my condolences to you and your family in the death of your beloved father.
Dear Rick, Betsy, John and Beth, we are sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences. Rick, I’m sure you are pleased that you got to see your Dad one more time about a month ago. All the best to you and your family. Life must go on.