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John Graham Obituary

John Wesley Graham, affectionately known as Papa John, 73, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at his residence.
Visitation is 1 until 3 pm Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon with a service at 3 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial will be in Springridge United Methodist Church Cemetery in Terry.
Mr. Graham was a member of Springridge United Methodist Church in Terry. He was a salesman for Empire Trucks and MAC Tools.
Mr. Graham was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis L. Graham and Talitha Miller Graham; a brother, Dennis Graham; and also by his wife, Charlene Graham.
He is survived by his two daughters, Cheri Wood, husband, Alon of Brandon, and Beth Carraway, husband Ken also of Brandon; sister, Liz Woods, husband Ed of Bentonia; four grandchildren, Jessica Wood, Carley Wood, Graham Carraway and Coleman Carraway.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd, Ridgeland, MS 39157 or Springridge UMC, 1083 Davis Road, Terry, MS 39170.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Apr. 9, 2010.

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April 13, 2010

Beth and Cheri, You and your families are in our thoughts. Mimi and Joey

Martha Porch Huggart

April 12, 2010

Dear Mr and Mrs Woods,

I am so sorry to read of Ms. Liz's brother's passing. I will pass this on to my mom and dad, Grady and Ruth Porch. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lowvonee Ross

April 10, 2010

I would like to take this time out to say it was a great pleasure to have known such a wonderful family!"Popa John" will be greatly missed!The family have my deepest sypathy.
Lowvonee Ross

Herman & Mary Freeman

April 9, 2010

Cheri & Beth & families: We are so saddened by the death of your Dad; both he and your mom were so special to us, and we treasure the memories of good times in years gone by. We regret so much not being able to be there with you. We send our love to each of you and
Liz & Ed and their family.

Wally & Pearl Martin

April 9, 2010

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

Keith & Betty Davis

April 9, 2010

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

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