John-Graham-Obituary

John R. Graham

Roanoke Valley, Virginia

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John R. Graham, 82, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with his Lord on December 7, 2009, in his home surrounded by his loving family after bravely battling lung cancer for the past two years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was preceded in death by his...

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There could be no GREATER grandaddy. He was always hands-on. He never just took me some place to let me have fun-he had fun too. He always played games in the pool with me, he taught me to ride the waves in, he roller skated, he did homework with me even though he was tired from working all day, he was......EVERYTHING AND MORE.I miss him now and forever. I am so thankful to have had so many wonderful years and memories with the man I admire, love and look up to more than anyone else. I have...

I knew this man as a patient. Even in the worse times before His illness He would come in and, have the most kind smile on his face. He had such a positive outlook on life and, before His illness took him over He was a true Faithful Spirit. I work with some of his Family. I also know His sweet sisters Freda and Gladys. They have such true memories of Him. He Wife was so devoted to Him. May God comfort You and, know that God has Him now and, the suffering is over. My sympathy also to Dr....

Gladys and Freda:
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You.

Patricia Ayers
Roanoke

Ruby & Family,

You are your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Ruby,
I was saddened to learn of Johnny's passing. Sometimes there just are no words. I am thinking of you and holding you up in prayer with the hope that memories of Johnny and the gift of his life on this earth will bring you and your family comfort.
God bless you.
Love,
Patti Leigh