Eugene Graybeal

Arthur Eugene "Gene" Graybeal age 88 of Jefferson, NC, died Friday, October 13, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Graybeal was born in Ashe County, NC on May 16, 1918 to the late Arthur and Myrtle Merser Graybeal. He owned and operated Graybeal's Produce for many years in the Smethport Community.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 15, 2006 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Jim Greer will officiate. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 PM prior to the service.

Mr. Graybeal is survived by:

Wife: Ortha Graybeal

Son: John Graybeal of Creston, NC

Daughter: Ruby Blevins of Crumpler, NC

Three sisters: Pearl Graybeal of Lancaster, PA, Edna Milam of Ohio and Kate Rice of SC

5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren

You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.