Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Jul 6, 1938 - Feb 2, 2018
You have crossed my mind alot lately so I looked you up. Wow! You were a great person to work with in the old days of Union Oil Center Los Angeles. May you soar high with Gods angels. Condolences to your family.
Sherri Kuzila Leicht
July 29, 2020 | Spring, TX | Coworker
I considered Gerry a good friend, a fun golfing partner, a good engineer and a fellow softball and basketball player. We shared a lot of fun times in Alaska, Santa Maria, Ventura and Los Angeles. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Dave Crawford
May 25, 2018 | Coworker
Gerry was a true gentleman and a respected engineer who enjoyed sharing his experiences. I always looked forward to his visits to Calgary and he helped me get a start in my first overseas assignment. My deepest sympathy to his family for their loss. John Weber
John Weber
May 24, 2018 | Sugar Land, TX | Coworker
Gerry hired me and took an active interest in my career. I always appreciated that. The image of him smoking a pipe with that wry grin on his face are with me forever. Graham Family - cherish the fond memories and may God bless you and provide you Peace.
Phil Ayer
May 24, 2018 | Anchorage, AK | Friend
I'll miss him and our occasional corresponding.
Lynda Kline
May 23, 2018 | Missouri City/Sugar Land, TX | Coworker
Gerry was my first boss at Unocal. A great friend and the last person I knew to smoke a pipe. Thoughts and prayers for Pat and his entire family
Steve Lambert
May 23, 2018 | Anchorage, AK | Friend
He had a big heart & undersood friendship. Also, a sharp engineer.
Larry McAllister
May 21, 2018 | Anchorage, AK | Coworker
Gerry Allen Graham, age 79, of Nacogdoches, TX formerly of Casey, IL passed away on February 2, 2018 in Jacksonville TX, the result of an automobile accident. He was born July 6, 1938 in Casey, IL the son of William H. Graham, Sr. and Lena Callahan Graham. On June 6, 1959 he married Carolyn Sue Cox in Casey, IL. She passed away on July 4, 1999.
Survivors include his sons, Patrick Graham of Parker, CO, daughter-in-law Cathy Graham, grandsons Taylor Graham of Denver, CO, Chris Aukamp, granddaughter-in-law Jen Aukamp, great grandson Ty Aukamp and great granddaughter Ellie Aukamp of Las Vegas, NV and Michael and Liliana Graham of Arroyo Grande, CA; brother, John Graham (Lynda) of Casey, IL; sister, Virginia Harned of Oregon and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sue Graham; brothers, William H. Graham, Jr., Robert Graham and James Graham; sisters, Mary Kathryn, Sister Mary Regina Graham, Wilma Delp and Marilyn Graham; brother in law, Paul Harned and sister in law, Suzie Graham.
Gerry was a 1956 graduate of Casey High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and master’s degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University. He retired from Unocal after traveling the world as the Chief Reservoir Engineer. Gerry held management positions with Unocal in Alaska, California and Texas where he was well liked and respected for his technical acumen.
Memorial Services and burial will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Hazel Dell North Cemetery, Hazel Dell, IL with Father Augustine Koomson officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Casey-Westfield Alumni Association, PO Box 202, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the local arrangements.
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