Sunday, February 15, 2026
Grafton was my brother-in-law and always accepted me as part of the Spooner clan. He demonstrated true love in marriage and was a mentor to many married and courting couples alike. He was a great conversationalist on varied subjects and kept your attention by watching you directly in your eyes...you could not be distracted; you dare not be, for those piercing eyes would instantly have you refocus. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren - that love was reciprocated. I would miss our conversations for he was well-read. He was devoted to his church and advocated for education for the less fortunate and for fairness in the use of the church's finances. Let's take a page out of Grafton's life, whether in his role as spouse, father, brother, cousin, grandfather, uncle, nephew, counselor, educator, philanthropist, disciple of Christ, or in any other unmentioned role, his actions were Spirit-directed and his faith in God strong. I thank God for the belief we both share about the resurrection. We mourn not as those without hope. See you in the morning Grafton!
