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Donald Graham Obituary

Donald Ray Graham, 69, of Oklahoma City, passed away October 15, 2007. He was born April 26, 1938 to Edgar and Beulah Graham in Duncan, OK. On November 8, 1958, Don married Bonnie Roberts in Duncan. He served in the United States Navy and retired as Captain from the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Don enjoyed golf and was a member of the Oklahoma State Fire Fighter Association. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the home; son, David R. Graham and his wife Stephanie of Oklahoma City; daughter, Debra R. Allen of Oklahoma City; 6 grandchildren, Nathan, Duncan, Ryan, Michael, Miss Morgan, and Brittani; 3 brothers, Clinton, E.T., and Dee Wayne Graham all of Duncan; 2 sisters, Virginia Carpenter of Decatur, TX and Kathryn Paramore of Duncan. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at the Exchange Avenue Baptist Church with interment at Arlington Memory Gardens.

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Published by Oklahoman on Oct. 16, 2007.

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Joe & Barbara Brower

October 23, 2007

Bonnie and family. Our prayers are with you at this time. Don will be long remembered and missed by all of the reunion group.

Bill Marttila

October 17, 2007

Bonnie and family,It's always a sad occasion when we lose another shipmate from the the Saufley family. Our thoughts are with you.
Bill & Melanie Marttila

nancy yockey-bonar

October 17, 2007

It was my honor to meet Don at the 2006 Saufley reunion in Key West.

On behalf of the family of the late Capt. Harry Yockey, who first served on Saufley and where he met Don, our sincere condolences.

We are certain Don is resting under the sunny yardarm of God's boat.

Nancy Yockey Bonar
Major Harry "Mark" Yockey (USA ret)
Brian Yockey

Ed and Joanie O'Keefe

October 17, 2007

Bonnie and family,our deepest sympathies on your loss. Donnie will be remembered in our hearts.He will be missed by many and especially his shipmates who served with him aboard the USS Saufley. Go in Peace dear friend.

Gloria Hartley

October 17, 2007

Bonnie, kids, and grannies,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your strong faith in the Lord has been an inspiration to many and will help you through this difficult time. Love, hugs, and prayers.

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