Larry Joe Graham Sr.

Larry Joe Graham, Sr., age 87, of Olney, IL, formerly of Quincy, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 8:42 pm in his home.

Larry was born April 4, 1937, in Milton, IL the son of William Forrest and Mildred Marie Dulaney Graham. He married Phyllis Taylor on June 19, 1970, in St. Charles, MO. She survives.

Larry was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. He had worked as a produce manager at Merchants Wholesale and was later involved in mobile and modular home sales. He later retired from the USPS after 20+ years as a postman in Quincy, IL. He and Phyllis had been members of The Crossing in Quincy and later of First Assembly of God in Olney.

Survivors in addition to his wife, Phyllis, include: three children, Jennifer (Bob) Buscher of Olney, IL, Joe Graham of Pittsfield, IL, and Gary Graham of Pittsfield, IL; a stepdaughter, Shelly Hultz of Quincy; 11 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Toedte of Alabama.

Larry was preceded in death by: his parents, two brothers, William L. "Billy" Graham, and Roger Arlo Graham; and a sister, Mary Bruenger.

Visitation: 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Tuesday March 18, 2025, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

Services: 11:00 am Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to First Assembly of God Olney. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com

Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.