Gerald Charles Graham, 77, of rural Rockport, IL passed away Sunday evening (2-23-20) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Gerald was born November 21, 1942 in Pittsfield, a son of Charles A. and Velma E. Grover Graham. He married Sandra Jean Cress on August 17, 1963 in Pittsfield at the home of Rev. Joe T. Maynard and she survives.
Gerald was a 37 year employee of Pan Handle Eastern Gas Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill. He also raised livestock and was one of the first custom hay balers in the area.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and camping and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their events.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jean Graham of rural Rockport, a daughter, Chris (Ryan) Crowder of Belleview, a son, Seth Graham of Rockport, seven grandchildren, Greg Kelly, Josh Kelly, Autumn Crowder, Austin Crowder, Jesse Crowder, Gavin Graham and Lilly Graham, ten great grandchildren, a brother, Irvin (Soon) Graham of rural Hamburg, a brother-in-law, Larry Cress of Pleasant Hill and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin brothers and by a son, Doug Graham.
Funeral services will be held Friday (2-28-20) at 11:00 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery at Atlas. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin for the excellent care given to Gerald.
Gerald was born November 21, 1942 in Pittsfield, a son of Charles A. and Velma E. Grover Graham. He married Sandra Jean Cress on August 17, 1963 in Pittsfield at the home of Rev. Joe T. Maynard and she survives.
Gerald was a 37 year employee of Pan Handle Eastern Gas Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill. He also raised livestock and was one of the first custom hay balers in the area.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and camping and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their events.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jean Graham of rural Rockport, a daughter, Chris (Ryan) Crowder of Belleview, a son, Seth Graham of Rockport, seven grandchildren, Greg Kelly, Josh Kelly, Autumn Crowder, Austin Crowder, Jesse Crowder, Gavin Graham and Lilly Graham, ten great grandchildren, a brother, Irvin (Soon) Graham of rural Hamburg, a brother-in-law, Larry Cress of Pleasant Hill and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin brothers and by a son, Doug Graham.
Funeral services will be held Friday (2-28-20) at 11:00 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery at Atlas. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin for the excellent care given to Gerald.
Gerald Charles Graham, 77, of rural Rockport, IL passed away Sunday evening (2-23-20) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Gerald was born November 21, 1942 in Pittsfield, a son of Charles A. and Velma E. Grover Graham. He married Sandra Jean Cress on August 17, 1963 in Pittsfield at the home of Rev. Joe T. Maynard and she survives.
Gerald was a 37 year employee of Pan Handle Eastern Gas Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill. He also raised livestock and was one of the first custom hay balers in the area.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and camping and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their events.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jean Graham of rural Rockport, a daughter, Chris (Ryan) Crowder of Belleview, a son, Seth Graham of Rockport, seven grandchildren, Greg Kelly, Josh Kelly, Autumn Crowder, Austin Crowder, Jesse Crowder, Gavin Graham and Lilly Graham, ten great grandchildren, a brother, Irvin (Soon) Graham of rural Hamburg, a brother-in-law, Larry Cress of Pleasant Hill and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin brothers and by a son, Doug Graham.
Funeral services will be held Friday (2-28-20) at 11:00 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery at Atlas. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin for the excellent care given to Gerald.
Gerald was born November 21, 1942 in Pittsfield, a son of Charles A. and Velma E. Grover Graham. He married Sandra Jean Cress on August 17, 1963 in Pittsfield at the home of Rev. Joe T. Maynard and she survives.
Gerald was a 37 year employee of Pan Handle Eastern Gas Pipeline Company in Pleasant Hill. He also raised livestock and was one of the first custom hay balers in the area.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and camping and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their events.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jean Graham of rural Rockport, a daughter, Chris (Ryan) Crowder of Belleview, a son, Seth Graham of Rockport, seven grandchildren, Greg Kelly, Josh Kelly, Autumn Crowder, Austin Crowder, Jesse Crowder, Gavin Graham and Lilly Graham, ten great grandchildren, a brother, Irvin (Soon) Graham of rural Hamburg, a brother-in-law, Larry Cress of Pleasant Hill and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin brothers and by a son, Doug Graham.
Funeral services will be held Friday (2-28-20) at 11:00 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Dale Wilfong. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery at Atlas. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin for the excellent care given to Gerald.
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