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James Graham Obituary

BARDSTOWN - Dr. James B. Graham, 83, of Frankfort, Kentucky, died Fri June 22, 2007 at a Frankfort nursing facility. He was born in Fairfield, Kentucky on December 24, 1923 to the late Bruce Alexander Graham and Bessie Caldwell Graham. Dr. Graham served as the state's Auditor of Public Accounts from 1980 - 1984. From 1976 - 1980, he served as the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Graham received a B.A. from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, a Masters Degree from the University of Kansas and a PhD from the University of Kentucky. He served as President of the Board of Trustees of the Stephen Foster Drama Association and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Teachers Retirement System. He was a former member and deacon at Bardstown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Henry, Milton, Billy and Davis Graham; four sisters, Kitty Ann Graham, Lena O'Brien, Jenny Bruce Barbre and Mildred Franklin Graham. He is survived by two daughters, Diana Gail Graham of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Janet M. Graham of Lexington, Kentucky; sister, Peggye Buzick of Bardstown; and three brothers, Dr. Jerry M. Graham of Huntsville, Alabama, Alan B. Graham of Frankfort, Kentucky and James P. Graham of Clearwater, Florida. Funeral 10am Thu June 28, 2007 at Barlow Funeral Home, with burial in Bardstown Cemetery. Rev. Wallace Kent will officiate. Visitation: 4-8pm Wed. Memorial gifts The American Cancer Society.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jun. 26, 2007.

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Shirley (Propes) Carlton

June 28, 2007

I worked with Dr. Graham in the State Auditor's office in Frankfort. He was a wonderful boss and very nice man. I am sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.

Marjorie Williams

June 26, 2007

My name is Marjorie Williams. I am from Huntsville, Al and knew Jim while he lived in Huntsville. He went to Southside Baptist Church and was in my Sunday School Class. He was a fine Christian man and was an asset to our Class and Church. We will miss him,but we know that he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will be praying for all his family.

Xandra Graham

June 26, 2007

A gentleman and a scholar is a true description of Bub. Distance seems to make time stand still, yet it moves on ever too quickly. I was saddened to hear of Bub's passing. May his family be at peace knowing that so many people loved and admired him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

John "Billy" Graham

June 26, 2007

He was a great Uncle and a overall nice guy. I will always remember when my brother Alex and I took a trip to Frankfurt to see him when he was the State Auditor. I also miss the car port days on West Beal Street when he would pop in to see us when we would visit during the summer.

Ann Pauley

June 26, 2007

Jim Graham was my uncle. I think of him as one who laughed infectuously, told a great story, was kind and spoke "adult" to children, was intelligent and well-read, and was always eager to play bridge. I will remember him fondly and am glad my children grew to have good memories of him too. My love to his family!

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