Dorwin Grabill (Class of 1958)
Dorwin Dale Grabill
1940 – 2023
Eagleville, MO: Dorwin Dale Grabill, 83 of Eagleville, MO passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at a Lamoni, Iowa nursing home.
He was born February 28, 1940 in Harrison County, Missouri the son of Leland Keith and Mildred (Arkle) Grabill. Dorwin graduated from high school and attended a few years of college in Maryville, MO.
On December 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to Velda Lavaughn Harrold. She preceded him in death on February 2, 2019.
Dorwin started Grabill Construction in his early 20’s and continued his business for nearly 60 years. He built hundreds of ponds and terraces in the surrounding area. He was a devoted father and husband who made time for his family, kids, and grandkids. He always made time for fun with the family whether it was fishing, hunting, going to the river, nature hikes, or planting melon patches. He loved the water and boating and always made sure there was a swimming hole within walking distance from the house. He especially liked going to Table Rock Lake.
In addition to his wife, Lavaughn, he was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Brittni Brenizer and brother, Lynn Grabill.
Survivors include his son, Vince (Rhonda) Grabill of Blythedale, MO; daughters, Sherri (Brad) Brenizer, Brenda Grabill and Penny (Darren Gallop) Grabill all of Eagleville, MO; grandchildren, Austin (LeAnn) Grabill, Chyanne (Kody) Pullium, Dakoda (Rachel) Grabill, Carlie (Randy) Rinehart and Skyler (Calvin) Crowder; great-grandchildren, Jaxcynn, Meric, Koe, Korbin, Zoey, Sawyer, Axten, Hux, Emma, Charlie, Lincoln, Emersyn and Lydia; brothers, Lyle (Sandy) Grabill and Steve (Stephanie) Grabill; sisters, Anita King and Gayla (Randy) Webber; sister-in-law, Pat Grabill and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, MO. Inurnment will be at a later date in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, MO. The family will receive friends from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the North Harrison FFA Chapter in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, MO 64442.
