Obituary of James V Graf

James V Graf, age 88, of LaBelle, passed away August 7, 2017 in LaBelle. He was born July 9, 1929 in Elmira, NY, Son of late George and Alice Olga (Parsons) Graf. Survivors include his wife: Florence Inez (Centers) Graf, one son: Michael (Darlene) Graf of Texas and three daughters: Carol (Paul) Kraft of LaBelle, Cheryl (Late Bob) Walker of CA. and Kathleen Graf, of N.Y.., Also Survived by 2 step-children Vonda Saunders of Lehigh Acres, Jeffery (Janis) Brewster of LaBelle. Pre-deceased by Minnie Orcutt Graf, Vicki Brewster & James E. Graf. Also survived by eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Jim had a quest for life and demonstrated this through his love for his wife, family and friends. Jim was a jokester who loved to laugh and making others laugh. In his younger years he loved camping with his family. He enjoyed sitting by the campfire, telling jokes, roasting hotdogs and marshmallows. In his later years he loved going on cruises, and the highlight of his day was meeting friends each morning at a local restaurant for coffee and helping to solve the problems of the world. Jim truly loved his 35 brand new cars that he owned during his lifetime. His motto to his children was, "Do what is right for you!" He will be missed so much by his family and friends Cremation arrangements by the Aiken-Davis Funeral Home