Joseph "Gerald" Washburn

Joseph "Gerald" Washburn, 79, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 in Graham.  Funeral services will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Eliasville Tabernacle in Eliasville.  Burial will follow in Eliasville Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Gerald was born January 20, 1938 in Graham to the late Frank Haze and Mary Jane (Delong) Washburn.  Gerald was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean War on the USS Saratoga.  He was a retired Welder and Pecan Farmer and he was a member of the Church of Christ, AVR, NRA and a lifetime member of the Graham Rifle and Pistol Club.

Survivors include:  daughter, Karen Jo Crow of Eliasville; sons, Frank Haze Washburn and wife, Denise of Graford, Wayne Thomas Washburn of Eliasville, and Mark Andrew Washburn and wife, Lanesa of Gruver; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by sister, Margrete Mooneyham and brother, Jack Pete "JP" Washburn, Isaaic R. Washburn, and Raymond Haze Washburn.

Memorials may be made to: Foster's Home for Children, 1779 N. Graham St. Stephenville, Tx. 76401.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.