He graduated from Highland Park High School and attended the University of Texas until the outbreak of World War II, when he became a Marine pilot in the Pacific theatre. After the war, he met Geraldine Potter and married in 1946. They lived happily together until Gerry's death in 2013. They had two daughters -- Terry Hanson and Pam Leech.
After WWII, Graeme graduated from SMU with a degree in business, then went to work for Hunter-Hayes Elevator Company, eventually becoming its president. Later, he worked for Dover Elevator Company. During his life, he was president of the National Association of Elevator Contractors, Senior Warden of the Vestry of St. Michaels and All Angels Church, on the board of directors of Northwood Country Club and a member of the Salesmanship Club.
Graeme enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, hiking, painting and sculpting. After retirement he and Gerry kept a home in Dallas, but also lived in Naples, Florida, Lake Toxaway, North Carolina and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Pete, his daughter Terry and wife Gerry. He is survived by his daughter, Pam.