Thomas W. Graham, age 83, of Alliance, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Sunday, April 22, 2018, at McCrea Manor.
He was born February 5, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio, to Walter and Bernice (Barlow) Graham.
A 1952 graduate of Alliance High School, Thomas was formerly employed by Transue & Williams as a time keeper for 27 years retiring in 1982. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Thomas was a member of Wellspring Bible Church and formerly of Christ United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of Conrad Masonic Lodge No. 271 F&AM of Alliance, Alliance Shrine Club, Charter member of the Flagcorp, life member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and past commander of the State of Ohio. He also was a former member of the Alliance Lions Club, and past president of the Carnation City Players.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Ann (Smith) Graham of Alliance, whom he married September 6, 1975; daughter, Nancy (Greg) Hilton of Alliance; four grandsons; three great-granddaughters; brother, Richard C. (Grace) Graham of Columbus; sister, Jean Babcock of Sand Point, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Wellspring Bible Church with Pastor Philip Ross officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wellspring Bible Church at 2500 W. State Street Alliance, OH 44601 in the Carnation Mall in Alliance.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave. Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Cemetery Details
Western Reserve National Cemetery
10175 Rawiga Rd
Seville, OH, 44273
Visitation
MAY 5. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wellspring Bible Church
2500 W. State Street Carnation Mall
Alliance, OH, 44601
Celebration of Life Service
MAY 5. 11:00 AM
Wellspring Bible Church
2500 W. State Street Carnation Mall
Alliance, OH, 44601