Gary Grant Draveling II

Gary Grant Draveling, II passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 26 th .

He was born October 30, 1972 in Port Huron to Gary and Elizabeth Draveling.

Gary attended Port Huron Schools all his life and graduated from Port Huron High School in 1991. On April 28, 2000 Gary married his high school sweetheart Stephanie Sheffer. In 2007 Gary graduated from SCCCC with an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology. He then began working towards his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology at Wayne State University. Gary's family was extremely proud of him for his hard work in trying to accomplish his goals. Growing up, Gary loved to hunt and fish and spent a lot of time with his dad and grandfather outdoors. Gary also played baseball and and was an accomplished swimmer earning many medals and awards. Gary loved cookouts and spending time with his family and friends. His greatest joy in life was the birth of his daughter, Avari Jade on December 9, 2004. He was a very proud papa. Gary was loved deeply by many and will be missed more than words can express.

Gary is survived by his wife Stephanie and daughter Avari; father, Gary (Sharon) Draveling; sisters, Courtney and Krystal; mother, Elizabeth (Bob) Jordan; mother-in-law Karen Sheffer and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held at the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home at Elk and Pine Grove on Sunday, July 11 th from 1:00 4:00 pm with services at 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.