John M. Graybeal, 67, of Annville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Christine F. (Markley) Graybeal. On April 28, they celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.
Born in Lansdale on July 4, 1958, he was the son of the late James W. and Betty Jean (Roberts) Graybeal. John worked as a research manager in the Neurology and Endocrinology Departments at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He also worked for Masimo in Irvine, CA. John attended the Mount Zion Road Church. For most of his life, he raised rabbits and served as a judge for various shows. He was a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, the Lebanon County 4-H Rabbit Club, and several other rabbit breed clubs. He enjoyed going on cruises, camping, and attending Penn State Football and the Philadelphia Phillies games. Most of all, he enjoyed time with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Zachary T., and his wife, Divini Graybeal, of Spiro, OK, and Nathan A. Graybeal, of Annville; daughters, Melissa D. Graybeal and Amanda L. Graybeal, both of Annville; brother, James W., husband of Alyson Graybeal, and their children, Christian and Cassie, of Owings, MD; and grandchildren, Anna Grace, Ben Oakley, Cooper John, and Elsie Christine Graybeal.
Funeral services will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2026, at the Mount Zion Road Church, 2087 Mount Zion Road, Lebanon, PA 17046. A viewing will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Wolf’s Union Meeting House Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church.
