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Donald Ray Graham, Sr.
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Donald Ray Graham Sr. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on January 31, 1951, passed away peacefully in Mobile, Alabama on October 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Don was a dedicated police officer for the City of Mobile Police Department for over 20 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife, Cathy, were married for 43 wonderful years. He enjoyed gospel bluegrass music and played the banjo.
He is preceded in death by his father, Leo Graham, mother, Wildah Graham (Stringer) and brother Timothy Graham. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Delery Graham, children Donald (Shannon) Ray Graham Jr.(Donnie), Joseph Graham (Joey), Jodi Delery Mahoney, Shelley Graham Edwards, his seven grandchildren, Alex Delery (28), Joseph Mahoney IV (22), Finn Mahoney (21), Raylee Edwards (15), Parker Edwards (12), Lena Edwards (8), Ava Graham (8), brother Jerry Graham and many nieces and nephews.
Don is greatly loved and will be missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens on Wednesday October 16, 2024, visitation from 1-2 p.m. with service to follow.
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