Graham, Samuel Ray (1884-1949)

GRAHAM, CROSBY, TAYLOR, HUMBLE

Posted By: Janelle Graham Martin (email)
Date: 10/23/2001 at 22:37:29

Freeman-Journal.Dated Jan. 25, 1949.

Ray Graham Dies at Home. Ray Graham, 65, living seven miles southwest of Webster City, died at 8:10 last evening at his home. He had been ill for seven days, having been confined to his bed since Friday with influenza and complications.

Funeral services are pending, McCauley-Chapman funeral home in charge. Time and place of services will be announced soon.

Samuel Ray Graham, son of Henry L. and Elmira [Alvira]Graham, was born Jan. 20, 1884, near Webster City. He received his education, grew to young manhood and had always made his home in the community southwest of this city. Feb. 16, 1910, he was united in marriage to Bessie Crosby and the couple started farming on the present home place.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, four sons, Ralph of Webster City, Howard of Blairsburg, Leslie and Gale of Webster City, and one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Wilma) Taylor of Webster City. Also surviving are five grandchildren, three brothers, Carl of Salem, Ore., Henry and Will of Webster City; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Graham and Mrs. Earl Humble of Webster City.

Mr. Graham had been a member of the Methodist church virtually all his life. He was active in all phases of community affairs and was known as a neighborly, kindly man.

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