Richard G. Graham
June 2, 1928-April 13, 2009
Richard G. Graham, 80, of Regent Street, Niles, died at 4 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, in his home suddenly, but of natural causes.
Mr. Graham was born on June 2, 1928, in Niles to G. Maxwell "Red" and Gladys M. (Meyers) Graham. He was a lifetime resident of Niles. He retired in 1994 after 43 years of services from Michigan Bell in Niles.
Richard was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Army.
Mr. Graham was a member of Saint John's United Church of Christ in Niles. He was very active in Niles City politics. He was also a member of American Legion Post #36 in Niles, Niles F.O.P., and was a charter member of Telephone Pioneers.
On January 27, 1951, in Niles he married the former Patricia M. Wieghart, who survives. He is also survived by his son, Michael R. (Cindy S. Honeycutt) Graham of Williams, AZ; grandchildren, Mindee L. (Chris) Springer of Niles, Barbara Sullivan of Scottsdale, AZ, Samantha and Alexis Johnson, both of Casa Grande, AZ, and Chase Johnson of Williams; great-grandchildren, Tatum, Heidie and Kodi Springer; and brother, Robert C. Graham of Mesa, AZ.
The funeral service for Richard G. Graham will be held today, April 17 at 10 a.m. in Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with Rev. Kyle Gardner, officiating.
Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, with a Flag presentation and 'Taps" following the services at the graveside by the Army National Guard, Honor Guard.
The family received relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Richard may be made to the Niles City Museum.