Wilbur Lewis McGraw Jr., 60, of Utica, died Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Embassy of Newark. He was born March 13, 1961 in Columbus to the late Wilbur and Esta (Doughty) McGraw Sr.

Wilbur was a proud husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who loved family and sports. If you needed a laugh he was our comedian. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He would call his grandchildren after each game they had just to tell them how proud he was of them. He would call his family daily and never ended the call before telling them he loved them. Family is what mattered most to Wilbur and our family will miss him greatly.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Betty Jo McGraw; children, Ray (Kristina) Fisher of Winter Haven, FL, Wilbur Tug (Mariah) McGraw III of New Martinsburg, OH, Anthony (Jennifer) McGraw of Scranton, KS, and Karalyn (Shawn) Firman of Utica; grandchildren, Christopher, Shawn, Tylor, Damion, Aidon, Creed, Brianna (Jacob), Kaytlynn, Alyssa, Joshua, Halleigh, Ambellina, Jackson, Devon, Makayla, and Shalyn; sisters, Chris Cramblit, Patty McGraw, Donna (Bob) Midlam, Cindy McGraw, and Kathy McGraw; brothers, Ron (Erica) McGraw and Bobby McGraw; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Debra Davis and Dianna Crago; brother, Roger McGraw; and brother-in-law, Robert Cramblit.

Memorial contributions may be made in Wilbur's memory to Hospice of Central Ohio.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 12 from 2-3 PM at the Law- Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica where a memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Tim Carr officiating.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 26th at 1:00 PM at 12527 Miami Trace Rd., Greenfield, OH 45123.

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