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Phineas Graham Obituary
Phineas Wellington Graham, Sr., a retired telephone repairman for Con-Tel and a 30+ year resident of the area, died at his home in Bainbridge, GA, on Sunday, July 13, 2008. He was 74.
The son of the late William and Blanche Green Graham, he was born August 29, 1934 in Margaretville, NY.
Phineas proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the Wurtsboro Fire Company, member and former captain of the Wurtsboro Fire Police, member of the Sullivan County Fire Police Association, Sullivan County Bassmasters Association, and a leader with the Boy Scouts of America.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Cooper Graham, at home; four sons, Phineas Graham, Jr., and his fiancée, Carolyn Braun of Staten Island, Bruce Graham and his wife, Cindy of Tallahassee, FL, Rodney Graham and his wife, Michele of Wurtsboro, and Dustin Graham and his wife, Christie of Wurtsboro; five brothers: Charles Graham of California, Willard Graham of Missouri, Wardall Graham of Texas, Warren Graham of Grahamsville, NY, and Danford Graham of Neversink, NY; 11 grandchildren: Phineas III, Tyler, Kevin, Lee-Ann, Lara-Lye, Jessica, Jennifer, Victoria, Amber, Beth, and Dustin, Jr.; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Phineas was predeceased by his parents, William and Blanche.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc., Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan St., in Wurtsboro.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phineas Graham
Peggy Wood
July 23, 2008
Rodney, Michelle & Family
We are Sorry For your loss. Our Prayers are with your Family in this time.
The Wood Family,
Russ, Peg & Boys
Margaret Tremper/Connor
July 19, 2008
Our condolences to all of you from all our familly members
Melissa Kirk
July 18, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Bernice and Gordon Piper
July 18, 2008
Very sorry to hear of Phineas' passing. He was always one of the good guys in the village and in the firehouse. We will miss him.
Paul Gadke
July 17, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Phinny at the phone company and he was always ready to tell a fishing story.
Will Depuy
July 17, 2008
Please accept our condolences - Phinny spent many hours in our home when we lived in Phillipsport and many days fishing with Will. He was a wonderful friend.
Rod Raymond
July 15, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
At a bass tournament in 2007
July 15, 2008
Patti & Fred Knack
July 15, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 2008 - Jean and Phineas Sr.
July 15, 2008
April 2008 - Phineas Jr., Rodney, Phineas Sr & Bruce
July 15, 2008
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