Lewis "Dayton" Gragg

Lewis “Dayton” Gragg, passed away peacefully on Monday evening August 5, 2024, in Ayden, NC surrounded by family. He was born March 11, 1938, in Watauga County.  

Survived by his loving & devoted wife Sue Gragg for 65 years; Son Ricky (Gena) of Greenville, NC; Daughter Judy (Scotty) Hemenway of Mebane, NC; Daughter Pam (Mark) Martin of Ayden, NC. Grandson Kyle (Celeste) Shear of Winterville, NC; Step-grandson James Braley of Greenville, NC; Step-granddaughter Megan (Daniel) Bogaski of Hamilton, NC and Great Granddaughters Avery Shear, Mia Simon and Lilly Bogaski and his brother Richard Gragg of Blowing Rock, NC. As well as several nieces and nephews.  

Preceded in death is his Mom Lydia Eva Coffey Gragg; Brothers Jack Gragg, Harold Gragg, Dean Gragg. Sisters Nola Jean Couts and Penny Gragg Caterton and granddaughter Katie Ryce 

Dayton was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that enjoyed life and telling stories of his adventures of his youth. He worked as a land surveyor back in the late 60’s early 70’s. He retired from the Blue Ridge Parkway where he enjoyed his work in nature and kept the Blue Ridge Parkway beautiful for all to enjoy for so many years. He loved to hunt and fish and had the best local Honey around with his Bee stands that kept him busy, but mainly he was the one that would fill your ears with wonderful funny stories. His sharp wit and sense of humor complimented his warm personality which he used to strike up a conversation with EVERYONE as if they were a lifelong friend. He never met a stranger and referred to everyone as a neighbor.  

“We are all stories in the end, remembered by the adventures we had, the achievements we made and the people we loved.” Author Unknown 

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Blowing Rock, NC.

The family would also like to thank all the staff at Gentiva Hospice and CenterWell Home Health that helped take care of Dad while he was in Ayden, NC. 

In lieu of flowers the family would like for you to give to one of these charities in Dayton’s memory as he had always had a big heart for children battling against health issues. 

Shriners Children’s at donate.lovetotherescue.org and or to St. Jude at stjude.org 

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Gragg family.

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