Wayne Graft Sr., 84, of Dawson, passed away Aug. 5, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1937, in Scottdale, a son of the late Harold Blair Graft and Francis Marie (Tray) Devonis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Keith (Tank) Graft and grandson Patrick Wayne Graft. Wayne was a self employed business owner all his life. He owned and operated Graft Auto Sales of Dawson and raced stock cars at Motordrome and Schmuckers Speedway in the early 1960s for 15 years. He was an avid Nascar, Steelers, and Pirate fan. He was an awesome singer and guitar player most of his early years. Wayne was a cherished and loving father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. He will especially be missed ay his business associates and a very special friend, Dr. Mark Williams.

Left to cherish him are his wife of 62 years, Donna (Lint) Graft, whom he married Nov. 15, 1958; his children, H. Wayne Jr. Graft and Debbie of Dawson, Sheila Swink and Mark of Bethel Park, Todd Graft and Sheila of Dawson, and Shawn Graft and Robin of Owensdale; grandchildren, Katie, Jessica, H. Wayne III, Brandon, Krystal, Brett, Bradley, Keith, and Shawn; great-grandchildren, Zach, Bella, Dalton, Cadence, Saharra, H. Wayne IV, Rylee, Brandon, Abigail, Gavin, Landyn, Blake and Aiden. He is also survived by his siblings Robert Graft of Henderson, Nev., Lavern Woods of Newport, N.C., Marilyn Moffatt of Connellsville, and Richard Graft of Dickerson Run.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 501 Railroad St., Dawson, (724- 529-2611 / http://www.fergusonfunerals.com ).

Family and friends will be received from noon to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10-11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Watson officiating. Chapel committal service and interment will follow in Dickerson Run Cemetery. Love Lasts Forever!