Barry Lowell Grahl
Barry Lowell Grahl, 83, died Monday, April 25, 2016, at his home following an illness.
Mr. Grahl was born July 9, 1932 and was raised in Freeport, Illinois. He joined the United States Navy out of high school during the Korean Conflict.
After exiting the Navy, he attended college and seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a faithful messenger of the Gospel in Michigan at Green Corners Baptist Church and Broadway Baptist; in Indiana at Windsor Village Baptist Church; and in Ohio at Calvary Baptist Church.
He retired 21 years ago to Plant City. After moving to Florida, he taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church of Dover and ministered to the people of The Oaks RV Park.
His hobbies included fishing, bowling and cruising the world with his beautiful bride. His passion, however, was proclaiming the Gospel. His love for his wife, Ann Clare Grahl, and family is only surpassed by his love for Jesus, in whose arms he now abides.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Clare Grahl; sons, Daniel Carl Grahl and Timothy Gordon Grahl; daughter, Faith Ann Spivey; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Sylvia Seagren.
A memorial service was held April 28, at First Baptist Church of Dover.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Dover, 3223 N. Gallagher Road, Dover, Florida 33527, for the Nicaraguan mission trip.
