Johnnie Graham obituary: Johnnie Graham's Obituary, Dayton
In Memory Of
Johnnie F. Graham
1935 - 2018
In Memory Of
Johnnie F. Graham
1935 - 2018
Johnnie F. Graham, 83, of Dayton, passed away September 20, 2018.
He was born January 20, 1935 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William and Mabel (Davis) Graham. He worked at Sunshine Bakery for 10 years and then went on to work at GM/Delco Products, retiring after 30 years. Johnnie was a devoted servant as one of Jehovah Witnesses for over 50 years. He loved the ministry. Johnnie loved music of all sorts, and also loved traveling with his beloved wife, Annie. He never met a stranger and was always outgoing. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, Johnnie was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Nancy Ruth Davis, and his brother, Willie Jr. He leaves to mourn, his devoted wife of 62 years, Annie R. (Williams) Graham; his 4 children, Adrienne Michelle Graham, Deryl Anthony “Tony” Graham, Starla Ann Collins and husband, Geoff, Valerie Janelle Thompson and husband, Neil; and a host of beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Johnnie is also survived by his siblings, Mattie Cooper, Robert Graham; special cousin, Louis Boynton, Jr., and many brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends.
He will truly be missed.
The family wishes to thank UC Medical Center, Kettering Health and Hospice of Dayton for their loving care of Johnnie.
He was born January 20, 1935 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William and Mabel (Davis) Graham. He worked at Sunshine Bakery for 10 years and then went on to work at GM/Delco Products, retiring after 30 years. Johnnie was a devoted servant as one of Jehovah Witnesses for over 50 years. He loved the ministry. Johnnie loved music of all sorts, and also loved traveling with his beloved wife, Annie. He never met a stranger and was always outgoing. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, Johnnie was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Nancy Ruth Davis, and his brother, Willie Jr. He leaves to mourn, his devoted wife of 62 years, Annie R. (Williams) Graham; his 4 children, Adrienne Michelle Graham, Deryl Anthony “Tony” Graham, Starla Ann Collins and husband, Geoff, Valerie Janelle Thompson and husband, Neil; and a host of beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Johnnie is also survived by his siblings, Mattie Cooper, Robert Graham; special cousin, Louis Boynton, Jr., and many brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends.
He will truly be missed.
The family wishes to thank UC Medical Center, Kettering Health and Hospice of Dayton for their loving care of Johnnie.
Johnnie F. Graham, 83, of Dayton, passed away September 20, 2018.
He was born January 20, 1935 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William and Mabel (Davis) Graham. He worked at Sunshine Bakery for 10 years and then went on to work at GM/Delco Products, retiring after 30 years. Johnnie was a devoted servant as one of Jehovah Witnesses for over 50 years. He loved the ministry. Johnnie loved music of all sorts, and also loved traveling with his beloved wife, Annie. He never met a stranger and was always outgoing. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, Johnnie was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Nancy Ruth Davis, and his brother, Willie Jr. He leaves to mourn, his devoted wife of 62 years, Annie R. (Williams) Graham; his 4 children, Adrienne Michelle Graham, Deryl Anthony “Tony” Graham, Starla Ann Collins and husband, Geoff, Valerie Janelle Thompson and husband, Neil; and a host of beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Johnnie is also survived by his siblings, Mattie Cooper, Robert Graham; special cousin, Louis Boynton, Jr., and many brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends.
He will truly be missed.
The family wishes to thank UC Medical Center, Kettering Health and Hospice of Dayton for their loving care of Johnnie.
He was born January 20, 1935 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William and Mabel (Davis) Graham. He worked at Sunshine Bakery for 10 years and then went on to work at GM/Delco Products, retiring after 30 years. Johnnie was a devoted servant as one of Jehovah Witnesses for over 50 years. He loved the ministry. Johnnie loved music of all sorts, and also loved traveling with his beloved wife, Annie. He never met a stranger and was always outgoing. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, Johnnie was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Nancy Ruth Davis, and his brother, Willie Jr. He leaves to mourn, his devoted wife of 62 years, Annie R. (Williams) Graham; his 4 children, Adrienne Michelle Graham, Deryl Anthony “Tony” Graham, Starla Ann Collins and husband, Geoff, Valerie Janelle Thompson and husband, Neil; and a host of beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Johnnie is also survived by his siblings, Mattie Cooper, Robert Graham; special cousin, Louis Boynton, Jr., and many brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and friends.
He will truly be missed.
The family wishes to thank UC Medical Center, Kettering Health and Hospice of Dayton for their loving care of Johnnie.
Services & Gatherings
Service
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1:00pm
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 1015 Liscum Dr. Dayton, OH
Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family
Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family