Curtis Harold Graham

Alvord ~ Curtis Harold Graham, 82, went to be with our Lord Friday, August 3, 2018 in Decatur.

Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Sunset Cemetery.

Rev. Bill Cleveland will officiate.

Curtis was born on March 21, 1936 to William and Verda (McCommons) Graham in Dongola, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Karen Mary Penrod on March 19, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi. Curtis was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alvord.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William Joseph Graham; his son Anthony Wayne Graham and grandson, Steven Mowery.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Karen Graham of Alvord; his sons, Byron Graham and wife Mitzi of Alvord, Timothy Graham and wife Monica of Weatherford; his daughters, Bridget Wells and husband Chris of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Gretchen Clive of Fairview Heights, Illinois; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, his brothers, Richard Graham and wife Yvonne of Anna, Illinois, Thomas Graham and wife Beverly of High Ridge, Mississippi, Walter Graham and wife Sandy of Jonesboro, Illinois; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.