Robert Graybeal

ROBERT “BOB” B. GRAYBEAL, age 72, of Aberdeen, MD, died on December 16, 2006, at Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Dunmore Township, Lancaster County, PA, he was the son of the late Bruce and Reba Elzie Wallen Graybeal. He was a retired member of the Maryland Army National Guard and worked as a heavy duty automotive mechanic. Bob was a long time member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed going to antique car shows and restoring old cars. His artistic abilities included leather work; making belts, wallets, vests and footwear. His family remembers how he loved to spend time with his dogs.

Mr. Graybeal is survived by his wife, Mary Leona Marble Graybeal of Aberdeen, MD; one son, A. Wayne Graybeal of Colora, MD; four daughters, Bobbie J. Wittich of Cary, NC; Ruthann K. Minneman of Edgewood, MD, Connie L. Roland of Apex, NC, and Kristle Polk of Havre de Grace, MD; one sister, Beverly A. Nation of Aiken, SC; seven grandchildren, Gregory A. Wittich of Cary, NC, Eric C. Wittich of Spencer, NC, Jacob D. Bowman of Pembroke, GA, JonnyLee D. Giard of Apex, NC, Bradley M. Polk of Havre de Grace, MD, Shelby T. Roland of Apex, NC, and Avery M. Roland of Apex, NC; and one great-grandchild, Kaleb W. Bowman of Pembroke, GA.

Pallbearers were Danny Smith, Donny Cullum, Charlie Collier, Harry Gilbert, Robert Caudill, Jack Polk, Andy Powell, Walter Coppersmith, Steve Marshall and Tracey Sommer.
Contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 110 West Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001, or to the Level Volunteer Fire Company, 3633 Level Village Rd., Churchville, MD 21028.