John Wayne Graue

John Wayne Graue, 59, of Norfork, formerly of Bragg City, Mo., and Rector, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in the V.A. Hospital in Little Rock.

Mr. Graue was born July 15, 1949, to the late Arthur and Alma (Morgan) Graue. He and his wife, Debbie, were owners of Deb's Flowers and Gifts in Rector for many years. He attended Galatia Assembly of God Church in Norfork. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a correctional officer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jewel Cavaness; a daughter-in-law, Tina Weber; and a brother, William Graue.

In addition to his loving wife and best friend, Debbie, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Rockie and Toni Weber of Rector; a daughter and son-in-law, Diamond and Kevin Lowe of Paragould; a sister, Mary Martin of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Jake, Jade, Casey, Jerrod Wayne, Casey Rue and Emerald; a niece and her husband, Tonya and Mitchell Ellis of Paragould, and their children, Luke and Jessica.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Marmaduke with Bro. Larry Thomas officiating. Interment was in Harvey's Chapel Cemetery.