Jim Graeber

Jim Graeber, 67, of Cumming, GA (and formerly of Charlotte, NC) died on August 3, 2010. Born in Watseka, IL, he was the son of the late Mildred and Rolland Graeber. Jim s sister, Norma Smith, also predeceased him. While in Charlotte, Jim and his wife, Karen, were members of University City United Methodist Church. A Vietnam veteran, he retired from the US Air Force after 22 years of service. He was a graduate of Auburn University (Montgomery). While in Montgomery, he was a member of Frazer United Methodist Church. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Graeber of Cumming, GA (and Charlotte, NC); stepchildren, Sharon Jorgenson of Terrell, TX, Jill (Greg) Lumpkin of Covington, GA and Brian (Callie) Binzer of Acworth, GA; son, Steven (Tammy) Graeber of Greenwood, SC; sister, Carole Livingston of Jacksonville, FL and brothers, Joe (Maryann) Graeber of Gilman, IL, Bill (Sue) Graeber of Cullom, IL and Rick (Debbie) Graeber of Springfield, IL ; 8 grandchildren; and a loving extended family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at University City United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 6, 2010 from 6:00 8:00 pm at the funeral home in Cumming, and from 1:30 3:00 pm prior to the service at the church. Interment with full honors will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim's name to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1030, P.O. Box 3088 Cumming, GA 30028. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899