James Anthony “Jim” Grago

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James Anthony "Jim" Grago, 87, of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Born Aug. 12, 1931 in Syracuse, New York, he was the only child of Chris and Mary Grago.

Jim is survived by his son, Andy (Amy) Grago of Orlando, Florida; grandson, Anthony Bracken of Sayre, Pennsylvania; loving companion, Barbara Hays of Foley, Alabama; and her children, Connie (Philip) Baker of Orange Beach, Alabama, Steve (Ruth Ann) Hays of Greenwood, Delaware.

Jim was a Korean War veteran, cattle rancher, horseman and finally retired from Carrier Co. as a mechanical engineer.

He loved his family, fishing, horses and a good hand of blackjack.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials to honor Jim may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.