A funeral will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022 for 93-year-old George F. Graham Jr., of Perryville, Mo. who passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center.
He was born January 25, 1928 in Mannington, West Virginia the son of George F. Sr and Helen C. (Rymer) Graham who both preceded him in death.
He married Ruth E. (McColloch) Graham November 24, 1955. She survives in Perryville.
He is also survived by two daughters: Jane (Terry) Edwards of Perryville and Amy Henry of Arnold, Mo.; a son: Mark (Elise) Graham of Jackson, Mo.; nine grandchildren: Jacob (Stephanie) Edwards, Paul Edwards, Leah Edwards, Luke Edwards, Joshua (Monica) Henry, Nathan (Alison Huskins) Henry, Kathleen (Drew) Curtis, Andrew (Rebecca) Graham, and Peter Graham; three great-grandchildren: Liam Henry, Lilynn Henry, and Madelyn Graham.
He was also preceded in death by a brother: Tom Graham and a sister: Harriett McCurdy.
He had a long career as a district forester with the Missouri Department of Conservation.
He was very proud of having fought forest fires nine times in western states as well as in Missouri.
He ran several miles a week to keep in shape to be able to fight fires.
He enjoyed numerous hobbies, including reading, carving, oil painting, wood working, back packing, model railroading, cultivating a rose garden, traveling and playing bridge.
He was very active in the United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School and serving in various church offices.
He also helped build the new church building in Perryville and he built an outdoor classroom and trail at Perryville Public Schools.
He was a Boy Scout leader and served on the Perry County mental health board.
He was well known for his sense of humor.
He loved God and he loved his family.
He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Family encourages mask be worn.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 and 8-10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Perryville.
A funeral for 93-year-old George F. Graham Jr., of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Perryville. The Rev. Kevin Barron will officiate.
Burial will be at Home Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Perryville United Methodist Church or the Boy Scouts of America.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford and Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.