The Rev. Stan McGraw, 1942-2023

With sadness for his death, but joy for his beautiful life, we share the news of the death of the Rev. Stan McGraw, who began his career in ministry as a youth minister at St. Thomas, North Charleston, where he met his wife of the past 56 years, the Rev. Jean McGraw, a priest of our diocese.

Fr. Stan was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Gray Temple in 1970, and initially served as assistant rector at St. Helena's in Beaufort. In 1971, the McGraws moved to Atlanta, where over the course of 30 years Fr. Stan served a number of churches and on staff of the Diocese of Atlanta. After their children graduated from college, the McGraws left Atlanta, serving congregations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Kentucky for more than 20 years. In 2013, Fr. Stan returned to our diocese and served as priest-in-charge at St. Mark's, Charleston for two years. Prior to that call, he was a great support to the diocese in the time right after the schism, serving as supply priest wherever he was needed.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Christ Church Episcopal in Sparta, North Carolina (2543 US Highway 21 South). Read the full obituary at this link. In addition to his wife, Fr. Stan is survived by his children: Scott (Wendy), Chris (Leslie Jo), and Dana (Danielle); his grandchildren: Rachel, Matt, Carter, Drew, and Demitri; and his siblings: Linda and Marshall (Tana).

Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord; let light perpetual shine upon him.

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