Gerald O. Graybill

2011 Distinguished Citizen

WHS Class of 1942

Government Service/FBI

Professional

• Civil rights agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
• FBI agent assigned to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - monitored situation in Birmingham, AL
• FBI agent assigned to investigate assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Federal investigation into gambling that resulted in prison terms for five restaurant employees and Perry Township Police Chief - 1978
• Captured a felon destined for America's Most Wanted list
• Appointed Canton City Safety Director - 1982

Honors/Awards

• Man of the Year Award - Massillon Lions Club - 1981

Education

• Washington High School - 1942
• Ohio University - BS Education - 1950
• FBI Training - 1963

Athletics

• Voted into Stark County Amateur Sports Hall of Fame for participation in fast-pitch softball - 1985

2011 Distinguished Citizens