Melvin T. "Mel" Graham, 93, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at The Springs.
He was born on April 3, 1928 in Sheldon, IL to the late John and Elsie (Sisson) Graham.
Melvin graduated from Jefferson High School in 1947 and proudly served in the US Marines.
On September 4, 1949, he married Geneva June Holquist in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2018.
Melvin worked as a painter and general contractor for over 50 years before retiring.
He was a member of First Christian Church, Masonic Lodge #123, 32nd degree Scottish Right and Murat Temple in Indianapolis as well as American Legion Post 11. After retiring, Melvin enjoyed working in his yard and driving his corvette.
Surviving are one son; two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Melvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela K. Graham; and a brother, Gordon Graham.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette with Pastor Jeff Stedge officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.
He was born on April 3, 1928 in Sheldon, IL to the late John and Elsie (Sisson) Graham.
Melvin graduated from Jefferson High School in 1947 and proudly served in the US Marines.
On September 4, 1949, he married Geneva June Holquist in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2018.
Melvin worked as a painter and general contractor for over 50 years before retiring.
He was a member of First Christian Church, Masonic Lodge #123, 32nd degree Scottish Right and Murat Temple in Indianapolis as well as American Legion Post 11. After retiring, Melvin enjoyed working in his yard and driving his corvette.
Surviving are one son; two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Melvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela K. Graham; and a brother, Gordon Graham.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette with Pastor Jeff Stedge officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.
Melvin T. "Mel" Graham, 93, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at The Springs.
He was born on April 3, 1928 in Sheldon, IL to the late John and Elsie (Sisson) Graham.
Melvin graduated from Jefferson High School in 1947 and proudly served in the US Marines.
On September 4, 1949, he married Geneva June Holquist in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2018.
Melvin worked as a painter and general contractor for over 50 years before retiring.
He was a member of First Christian Church, Masonic Lodge #123, 32nd degree Scottish Right and Murat Temple in Indianapolis as well as American Legion Post 11. After retiring, Melvin enjoyed working in his yard and driving his corvette.
Surviving are one son; two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Melvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela K. Graham; and a brother, Gordon Graham.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette with Pastor Jeff Stedge officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.
He was born on April 3, 1928 in Sheldon, IL to the late John and Elsie (Sisson) Graham.
Melvin graduated from Jefferson High School in 1947 and proudly served in the US Marines.
On September 4, 1949, he married Geneva June Holquist in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on November 10, 2018.
Melvin worked as a painter and general contractor for over 50 years before retiring.
He was a member of First Christian Church, Masonic Lodge #123, 32nd degree Scottish Right and Murat Temple in Indianapolis as well as American Legion Post 11. After retiring, Melvin enjoyed working in his yard and driving his corvette.
Surviving are one son; two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Melvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela K. Graham; and a brother, Gordon Graham.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette with Pastor Jeff Stedge officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.
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