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Rufus GRAHAM Obituary
He was born April 16, 1918, in Southport, N.C., to the late Barbara Hines-Graham and John Graham, and attended Rutland Chapel School in Bolivia, N.C. He joined the U.S. Army in 1941, and was medically discharged.
He married Claretta Sparrow and from this union, had one son, Harry Oneil. Both preceded him in death.
In the 60's, he moved to Newport News, VA., and retired from the shipyard for medical reasons. Rufus loved wrestling, helping the elderly and visiting the sick.
He will be sorely missed by his longtime companion, one sister-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews and countless friends.
A funeral service will be held noon, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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December 8, 2010
Mr. Graham was a very nice man whom I remember from my childhood, at Tucker's market and throughout my adult life. I remember him being a helpful person, with a kind and cheerful spirit. He was also a wonderful person overall. Rest in peace Mr. Graham. You will truly be missed. (D.E. Hunt, Newport News, VA)
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
December 7, 2010
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