Vernon Jacob McGraw, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2022, at his residence. He was born on November 5, 1951 in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Raymond and Annie Fisher McGraw.

Mr. McGraw was the owner of the Korner Pub in Mooresville. He loved going to the beach, deep sea fishing, and spending time with his family. He enjoyed watching Gunsmoke and Bonanza.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Hinson McGraw; brother, Raymond McGraw; and sister, Patsy Brotherton.

He is survived by his children, Teresa Duger and husband Timothy, Connie McGraw and Skip, and Vernon J. McGraw Jr.; stepchildren, Rose Williams and William David Williams II; brother, Jimmy McGraw and wife Patsy; 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his K-9 companion, Lady Grace.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 10, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon with a service following at 12 noon at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dwayne Barber officiating. Burial will follow the service at Iredell Memorial Park in Statesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the McGraw family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.