Russell Charles Graw, Jr.

Unknown - Jun 22nd, 2010

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Jun 22, 2010
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Biography: Russell Charles Graw, Jr., 68, of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center. He was born January 14, 1942 in Little Rock to the late Russell C. Graw, Sr. and Evie Bearden Graw. He graduated from Central High in 1960 and attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He joined Medic Pharmacy in 1963 and later became co-owner of MEDIC Home Healthcare until his retirement in January 2004. During his 40 plus years of serving the home patients of Arkansas he became known for his knowledge and specialty care for diabetic patients. He was a former golfer at Western Hills and Maumelle Country Club. Russell was a Christian and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock. He is survived by his best friend and fiancée, Paula Bumpass of Little Rock, several cousins and a host of life long friends. Visitation will be Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Gary Hollingsworth. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 North Shackleford Rd., Little Rock, AR 72211, Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210, Ronald McDonald House, 1009 Wolfe Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 or a charity of your choice. Online guest book: www.ruebelfubneralhome.com

Condolences(26)

Harold Bernd

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Paula,
I truly feel for you and your loss. I know from our discussions the joy you took in the plans which you and Russell had for the future.
My prayers are for you and the family to celebrate his life even as you mourn his death. Please know you can count on me if needed.
In Christ, Harold Bernd

Gale Umholtz

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I had not talked to Russell since high school because like so many I moved to another state. When my brother died in February, Russell called and talked to me. It brought back many memories of good times when we lived just two houses from each other. I am now glad I called him just a few days ago and once again we spoke. That opportunity to speak with him again is now over.

Bobby & Jackie Russell

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Paula,
There are not words sufficent to tell you how much I am going to miss Russell, but most of all You & Russell. God has his way of opening & Closing doors before us. I pray the doors set before you will always be the door God chooses for you. You've done a pretty good job so far of listening to him.I know thru your sorrow you will even be stonger & always open the right door. Never forget I am here for you always.
Love you very much,
Jackie

Bill Tidmore

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell and I started a friendship in Little League that was everlasting. We knew how to have fun and just reading what others wrote brings home the great times in the past. He was someone that I would have enjoyed at the coming reunion. We had common friends ,many who wrote a condolence. We will miss you my friend , I,m sad we have not more recent times together.
Bill Tidmore

Carrie Aquino

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Paula, my thoughts and prayers are with you today. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I know how crazy you were about him. He was such a good guy. I always enjoyed visiting with him at the office Christmas parties. He was so much fun. Miss you and love you.

Renee Graw Lucy

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My dad got transfered to LR and we moved in across the street from the Graw's. I was immediately "taken" by the cute, blonde-haired boy who went to Central High School. On our first date he took me walking in the cemetery. We married in 1963 and for the next 28 years we made some wonderful memories, and then we grew up. I came home from a week at an insurance conference and Russell had wrecked his car, let some people from the circus spend the night in our apartment, quit his job, and gone into busines for himself. That's such a good example of that unpredictable person Russell could be. Through the years, we've always kept in touch and he's been a part of my family..going to my nephews' ball games, being a pallbearer at my mother's funeral..I've felt safe knowing that when life threw me something I couldn't handle, I could call on Russell to help me. I've lost my rock of over 50 years. Paula, I'm thinking about you.

John D. Crockett

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell hired me while I was a college student and he owned Medic Rentals. He was a very good boss and let everyone work around their course schedules. He used to come sliding in the parking lot sideways in his white 260Z after having tailgated most of the people on his way to work and yelled one or two unpleasantries to those who didn't like it. I look back on those days with fondness. He was a unique individual that will be missed.

Cyril Hollingsworth

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell, Russell.....You left us too soon, and your death hits home because you always are Russell, always alive and lively, always yourself and not trying to be anyone else, always ready with a quip, always ahead of me and others with whatever we might try to joke or say......Thanks for your life...

Francene and Richard Pierce

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

When we heard about Russell we both felt a terrible sadness. Paula, we will always have fond memories of those special times when we would arrive home to find Russell sitting on your condo steps with refreshments on ice and something delicious in the oven he had made to share. Russell was such a fabulous cook! These “stoop parties” as he called them are precious moments to remember him by as well as the great conversations we had. He was such a great guy and will always have a special place in both our hearts. Our deepest condolence to you and family for having lost such a wonderful caring person.

Doug Treadway

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell was a good guy. I walked with him to school for years and we wrestled regularly and even though I was bigger than he was, he always beat me, because he just had that tenacity that stayed with him throughout his life. Our world is smaller now.

David Hare

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell was a friend who I met thru Golf in the 70's. We have stayed in touch over the years. I was shocked to hear of his passing. We both attended a funeral in Oklahoma just last month of another Golf buddy. You always new how Russell felt about things, and this was his most endearing qualities. He will be missed.

Paula, our prayers are with you and the Family.

David J Hare

Lawana Lambert Shuck

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I just can't wrap my head around life without Russell being only a phone call or an email away. I've loved him since I was 7 and we moved across the street from the Graw's. Russ was a wonderful brother-in-law, a great cook, and an ever-faithful friend. I will miss him.

John Mallory

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Paula,

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and the family at this difficult time. Russell was a great guy. We always enjoyed visiting with him the many times we were together. May the peace of Christ sustain you.

John and Brenda Mallory

Charlie Cusick

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell will certainly be missed by those that knew and loved him as he was always the feel good guy who made everybody laugh. Regretfully,for some unknown reason, I moved to south Louisiana over 30 years ago and wasn't around Russel or many of our other friends much in the recent past. To your family please accept Sandy & my deepest sympathies.

Charlie & Sandy Cusick, Gonzales, La ccusick9@cox.net

Jerrell Holloway

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell will be missed.

We were friends for over 60 years.

Paula, our prayers are with you.

My best.

Jerrell

Tom and Nancy Freeman

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Paula, please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Brent at this time.

john crockett

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

very sad to hear about russell, we were in westside jr, high as well as central. i beat him in wrestling in the 8th grade but never felt like i won, i could hardly walk later. he was a great guy and will sadly be missed.

Robert Latta

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell will be missed for sure. We were great friends in high school and have only been able to visit a few times since due to the places life takes you. My sympathy to Russell's close friends and family.

Dr. Sharon Wills (Shari Polk, LRCHS 1961)

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My deepest condolences to Paula, whom I have not met, but who I know was loved deeply by Russell. Russell was best man at my wedding, and Godfather to my first child and was someone with whom I shared a wealth of memories - he was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by his many, many friends from "the old days" at Central and from Vernon Street. He always told it "like it was" even before it was "fashionable" to do so, and he had not an ounce of pretense in him - which was a vital part of his charm.

Ronald R. Baker

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It is always sad to say farewell to a friend. It is comforting to say I will see you later. My sympathy to the family.

Carolyn and Skeeter Waddington

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell was one of a kind! You could not be around him and not laugh. We count ourselves lucky to have been considered friends. Paula and family, all our love and sympathy to you for this loss. All who knew him will miss him.

Bill Haddox

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell was my close-friend for over 55 yrs even though we lived apart for over 45 yrs. I really have no words for this. A part of me is lost here.
Sincere Condolences to Paula!
Raynelle & Bill Haddox

Mary (Harcourt) Buford

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rest in peace "old" friend. It's been years, but I've never forgotten all the fun we all had running around together in your Chevy. My condolences to your family.

Laura Ann Forbess Dillard

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Russell and I grew up attending school and church together at Antioch. I am thankful for the wonderful memories. My sympathy is extended to family and friends.
Laura Ann Forbess Dillard

Gina Covington

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Lots of wonderful memories at Medic with you Russell. Thanks for being there for me on several occasions when I just needed a friend. You will truly be missed. Love ya old buddy!

Marilyn Gardner Ragan

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart goes out to Russell's family and friends. We were great friends during high school.

With sympathy,

Marilyn Gardner Ragan

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