Born in Richlands, Virginia, he was a son of the late John McGraw and Sue Byrd Short. He was of the Baptist Faith and was formerly employed by Central Textile Co. of Central.

Surviving are his wife of the home, step-father, Jerry Short of Va., two sons, Kenny Lee McGraw of Greenville and Jamie McGraw of Simpsonville, a brother, Jerry Short of Va. four sisters, Teresa Boyd, Wanda McGraw, and Kathy Short all of Va., and Rebecca McGraw of Anderson, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM on Monday at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stanley Ray officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Anderson.

The family is at the home of his mother-in-law, 973 Elizabeth St. Ext., and will receive friends from 2 to 3 P.M. Monday at Pruitt Funeral Home prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com