Barry Alan "Bear" Graham, age 54 of Alliance, died at 1:21 a.m. March 16, 2006 at Aultman Hospital.
He was born Nov. 22, 1951 in Alliance, Ohio to Clair William and Betty Jane (Ruff) Graham. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1971, and was employed by Stark Ceramics and Country Diner.
He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Kathy Arletta (Hunsicker) Graham; one son, Richard Lee Graham of Alliance, and one daughter Jayme Arletta (Ryan) Cunningham of Canton; five grandchildren, Ashley, Kyle, Austin, Arianna, and Gaven (yet to be born); and many nieces and nephews.
Barry was very loved by everyone and always will be.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Cynthia Jo (Graham) Hively and Jeannette Ann (Graham) Esparza.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Price officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1300 Christmas Seal Dr. NW, Canton, Ohio 44709, or the American Cancer Society, 925 S. Main St. N. Canton, Ohio 44720.