Curtis Harold Graham

Curtis Harold Graham, 82, died on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Decatur, Texas. 

A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Sunset Cemetery in Texas. The Rev. Bill Cleveland officiated.

Mr. Graham was born on March 21, 1936, the son of William and Verda McCommons Graham, in Dongola.

He married Karen Mary Penrod on March 19, 1955, in Hernando, Miss.

Mr. Graham 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 a grandson, Steven Mowery.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Karen Graham of Alvord, Texas; his sons, Byron Graham and wife Mitzi of Alvord, Timothy Graham and wife Monica of Weatherford, Texas; his daughters, Bridget Wells and husband Chris of Fairview Heights and Gretchen Clive of Fairview Heights, 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Richard Graham and wife Yvonne of Anna, Thomas Graham and wife Beverly of High Ridge, Miss., Walter Graham and his wife Sandy of Jonesboro; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and many friends.

Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas, was in charge of arrangements.