Orville "Orv" R. Graham
February 13, 1938 - May 12, 2020
Orville "Orv" R. Graham, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away May 12, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Orv Graham's name is significant with Decatur, IL. He was “The Voice of Decatur” for many years. His name will go down in the history of Decatur as a kind, compassionate man who met each challenge head on.
If you wanted a project done, he was the one to call. He made many friends over the years. Whether it was his voice on the radio, or announcing “Let the Celebration Begin,” Orv made sure these events happened and did it with class.
Orv married his high school sweetheart, Donna Fancher, and they had a loving relationship for almost 63 years. Donna & Orv were so proud of their family. They had two daughters, Sabrina Macklin, and Piper Graham, who passed away in 1966.
He was the voice of WSOY for many years and went on to buy his own station, WSHY in Shelbyville. He owned that station for five years. From his business of MOH (Message on Hold) to his insurance business, to Sunday Morning Easy radio show on WEZC in Clinton, Orv was always the champion for the City of Decatur. His legacy will live on in his wife, his daughter; and loving grandchildren.
As Orv would say, “Good-bye and good luck to you all.”
A private family visitation and celebration of life was held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery.
A public remembrance will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Decatur Celebration, Theatre 7 or donor's choice.
Submitted by Contributor: WDan (48297823)
February 13, 1938 - May 12, 2020
Orville "Orv" R. Graham, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away May 12, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Orv Graham's name is significant with Decatur, IL. He was “The Voice of Decatur” for many years. His name will go down in the history of Decatur as a kind, compassionate man who met each challenge head on.
If you wanted a project done, he was the one to call. He made many friends over the years. Whether it was his voice on the radio, or announcing “Let the Celebration Begin,” Orv made sure these events happened and did it with class.
Orv married his high school sweetheart, Donna Fancher, and they had a loving relationship for almost 63 years. Donna & Orv were so proud of their family. They had two daughters, Sabrina Macklin, and Piper Graham, who passed away in 1966.
He was the voice of WSOY for many years and went on to buy his own station, WSHY in Shelbyville. He owned that station for five years. From his business of MOH (Message on Hold) to his insurance business, to Sunday Morning Easy radio show on WEZC in Clinton, Orv was always the champion for the City of Decatur. His legacy will live on in his wife, his daughter; and loving grandchildren.
As Orv would say, “Good-bye and good luck to you all.”
A private family visitation and celebration of life was held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery.
A public remembrance will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Decatur Celebration, Theatre 7 or donor's choice.
Submitted by Contributor: WDan (48297823)
Orville "Orv" R. Graham
February 13, 1938 - May 12, 2020
Orville "Orv" R. Graham, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away May 12, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Orv Graham's name is significant with Decatur, IL. He was “The Voice of Decatur” for many years. His name will go down in the history of Decatur as a kind, compassionate man who met each challenge head on.
If you wanted a project done, he was the one to call. He made many friends over the years. Whether it was his voice on the radio, or announcing “Let the Celebration Begin,” Orv made sure these events happened and did it with class.
Orv married his high school sweetheart, Donna Fancher, and they had a loving relationship for almost 63 years. Donna & Orv were so proud of their family. They had two daughters, Sabrina Macklin, and Piper Graham, who passed away in 1966.
He was the voice of WSOY for many years and went on to buy his own station, WSHY in Shelbyville. He owned that station for five years. From his business of MOH (Message on Hold) to his insurance business, to Sunday Morning Easy radio show on WEZC in Clinton, Orv was always the champion for the City of Decatur. His legacy will live on in his wife, his daughter; and loving grandchildren.
As Orv would say, “Good-bye and good luck to you all.”
A private family visitation and celebration of life was held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery.
A public remembrance will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Decatur Celebration, Theatre 7 or donor's choice.
Submitted by Contributor: WDan (48297823)
February 13, 1938 - May 12, 2020
Orville "Orv" R. Graham, 82, of Decatur, IL passed away May 12, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Orv Graham's name is significant with Decatur, IL. He was “The Voice of Decatur” for many years. His name will go down in the history of Decatur as a kind, compassionate man who met each challenge head on.
If you wanted a project done, he was the one to call. He made many friends over the years. Whether it was his voice on the radio, or announcing “Let the Celebration Begin,” Orv made sure these events happened and did it with class.
Orv married his high school sweetheart, Donna Fancher, and they had a loving relationship for almost 63 years. Donna & Orv were so proud of their family. They had two daughters, Sabrina Macklin, and Piper Graham, who passed away in 1966.
He was the voice of WSOY for many years and went on to buy his own station, WSHY in Shelbyville. He owned that station for five years. From his business of MOH (Message on Hold) to his insurance business, to Sunday Morning Easy radio show on WEZC in Clinton, Orv was always the champion for the City of Decatur. His legacy will live on in his wife, his daughter; and loving grandchildren.
As Orv would say, “Good-bye and good luck to you all.”
A private family visitation and celebration of life was held Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery.
A public remembrance will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the Decatur Celebration, Theatre 7 or donor's choice.
Submitted by Contributor: WDan (48297823)
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