Graham

On Jan. 8, 2023, at 3:55 p.m., my husband, James Anthony Graham Sr., was welcomed into Heaven.

Born June 25, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of the late James Clair Graham and Rose Rita Bayer Graham.

He was preceded in death by a brother, William Graham; and sister, Shirley (Hank) Fowler.

He is survived by his devoted sister, Barbara G. (Robert) Shaffer of Butler.

On Nov. 19, 1962, I became his wife, Patricia (Wyant) Graham, and we just celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary. We were blessed with seven children, the late James Anthony Graham Jr., Christopher Michael (Rita Leslie) Graham of Butler, Kathleen Joanne (Charles Jr.) Graham Blue of Texas, Theresa Anne (the late Patrick) Cress of Saxonburg, and Thomas William Graham of Butler; and our two forever babies gone too early but never forgotten.

My husband was a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Butler, where he was an altar server. Not only did he serve his country with dignity, he lived his life with respect and love for all. He was a jack of all trades. He’d help anyone in need and was everyone’s best friend.

He worked at Armco for 35 years.

He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. We were avid golfers, bowlers, fishers, hunters and just best friends. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father to our children. He was an amazing grandpa to our 18 grandchildren and our 37 great-grandchildren. He lived his life for them.

He was the father to our five spoiled four-legged children.

I will miss you, Jim. God took your pain away, but I will carry you, my love, forever in my heart, and mark my words, we will soon be joined together for eternity. So get our house in order, Babe. Be patient while I wrap up loose ends down here. When you see me next, I will have your red ribbon in my hair, and your spunky girl will be back in your hands for eternity.

GRAHAM — Friends of James Anthony Graham Sr., who died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Military honors will be conducted after the service.

Memorial donations may be made to his loving wife.

For more information, visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.