Harold Graviett

VANDUSER, Mo. -- Harold Gene "Huly" Graviett, 68, of Vanduser died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo.

He was born Aug. 11, 1945, in Richmond, Calif., son of the late Raymond Harold and Imogene Pobst Graviett. He and Donna Hatley were married April 8, 1994.

Harold owned and operated Graviett's Store, was a bus driver for Scott County Central Schools, and had been mayor of Vanduser.

He was a member of APA Pool League 21 years, having won the national championship in 2001; BCA Pool League; Pioneer Pool League; Fast Pitch Softball 25 years; Men Over 40 Softball League, having won a national championship; and he coached T-ball teams and Little League 25 years.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Timothy Clay Graviett of Vanduser; a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Donald Foster of Sikeston; and his five puppies, Ginger, Crisco, Oreo, Brandy and Pugs.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Scott County Central School. The Rev. Marvin Graham, a retired Baptist minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston.

Pallbearers will be Chris Pobst, Matt Pobst, Steven Pobst, Aaron Pobst, Glenn Pobst and Tim McIntyre.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Pobst and Gary Owens.

Online condolences may be sent at ponderfuneralhome.com.