Clarence "John" Graham, 69, of Barnesville, Ohio, died Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 22, 1944 in Armstrongs Mills, Ohio, son of the late George and Goldie Willison Graham.
John was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with the family pets. He was a former coal miner and truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Rhea Graham and Gladys Tomlinson; brothers, Arlie, Harry, and Raymond Graham and Bob Willison.
John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carla Brown Graham; two sons, John (Christine) Graham of Galveston, Texas, Carl (Staci) Graham of Barnesville, Ohio; daughter, Malissa (Ed) Campbell of Barnesville, Ohio; ten grandchildren, Stacey, Sara, Sunny, Samantha, Nick, Cheryl, Stephanie, Holly, Kyle, and Kaylee; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister, Alice (Marvin) Perkins of Beallsville, Ohio; brothers, Clyde (Nancy) Graham of Pataskala, Ohio and George (Juanita) Graham of Powhatan Point, Ohio; and close friends, Ray and Marlene Ault.
Family and friends may visit, Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service, beginning at 7 p.m., Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Home & Crematory, 702 E. Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio. Honoring John's wish, interment will be private and at the convenience of his family.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to: The James Development Office (James Fund for Life, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center), 660, Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, Ohio 43218-3112 or Barnesville Hospital, 639 W. Main Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713.
Online condolences may be sent to: .kellykempbraidopatronfuneralhomes.com
Visitation
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Homes
702 East Main Street
Barnesville, Ohio, United States
43713
Service Information
7:00 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Kelly Kemp Braido & Patron Funeral Homes
702 East Main Street
Barnesville, Ohio, United States
43713