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Ricardo Graham Obituary
PEORIA - Funeral services for Ricardo Montell Graham, 52, of Peoria will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at United Fellowship Ministry, 231 S. Saratoga, with the Rev. Greg Washington Officiant and Rev. Spencer Gibson Eulogist. Visitation will from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 11th, and an hour prior to the service on Saturday, both times at the church. Burial will be in Swan Memory Gardens.
His earthly journey began on June 17, 1966 in Peoria, Illinois, born to the union of John A. and Deborah E. Johnson-Rudd Graham Jr. Ricky, as he was affectionately known, was raised by his paternal grandparents, John and Etta Graham Sr., and his great grandmother, Estella Campbell. It was through their training that he developed his faith and trust in God, and lived his life to the fullest.
Ricky was a member of the New Life Christian Church. He loved spending time with daughter and family. He also enjoyed basketball. He had a strong work ethic. He started working for the OSF St. Francis Hospital January 15, 1990, and at the time of his transition, he was an Environment Service Supervisor.
Quite often death sends no summons before him; but floats unseen like a breeze. He comes on hushed footsteps to us all. Thus he came to our beloved on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. His transition was peaceful and now he is at rest. He leaves cherishing with loving Memories: a daughter Reagan M. Graham, his mother Deborah Johnson-Rudd; two young people who's lives that he touched in a fatherly way: Jarvis Williams Jr. and Alicia Wallace, siblings: Valentino L. Graham, Rosetta (Ezell) Hardiman and Mosetta (Ricardo) Cotton-Johnson, all of Peoria, Rochelle M. Edmonds of Indianapolis, IN, Jamila Nuguley of Minneapolis, MN, Parnell Graham of St. Paul, MN, a granddaughter and several other loving relatives and friends.
Ricardo is in the presence of the angelic host, his father, his paternal and maternal grandparents, and several others that have gone on before him.
Final arrangements entrusted to Perry's Twin City Mortuary Service of Champaign.
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January 28, 2019
I worked with you for many years, Very Kind was always a pleasure talking with Ricky. God Bless the Graham Family, Ricky was a Super nice Guy.
Eddie James
January 16, 2019
Ricardo. I don't know what to say except that you will be missed very much and my condolences to your family and friends.He always loved my Elvis impersonation.
Keshia
January 16, 2019
Your smile, style and grace will be missed here at Osf. I loved to see you coming making your daily rounds. In my 16yrs I have never not once seen him with nothing other than a smile on his face. He always had such a calm demeanor. Your presence was even calming to me. Especially when our floor was total chaos. You always made me take it down a few notches. I had no idea that you weren't here with us anymore, but that pleasant spirit of yours will forever live on. You will be missed dear friend.
Felicia Watkins
January 12, 2019
Rest in Peace .You were my supervisor in housekeeping and you stayed on me and you being so tough on me instilled alot of positive work ethics for future careers .You will be truly missed
D SMITH
January 12, 2019
I remember seeing him @ the hospital when I worked there many, many years ago.. He was always a nice, laid back good guy who always had a smile on his face.
He's now resting in Eternal Peace w our Heavenly Father.
Yolanda Wallace
January 12, 2019
Blessings to the Graham.
Danny & Yolanda Wallace
Calvin Jackson
January 12, 2019
Ricky my friend you will surely be missed. I always enjoyed the conversations we had,and even though you suffered this illness over the years you always had that smile on your face. You don't have to suffer no or have those hospital visit. Love you my friend you surely will be missed. Rest in Peace. God Bless The Graham family. We the OSF.family will miss seeing in those hallways.
Mike Parsons
January 12, 2019
I knew Ricky through Manual. I was manager for the basketball team. Ricky treated me great. He made me feel I was part of the team. Sorry for your loss.
Tracey Compton-McGhee
January 11, 2019
Never will forget you Ricky we spent many years working together at OSF you were the best Supervisor and all around good person you will be missed dearly God Bless!
Renee Linwood
January 11, 2019
To the Graham Family sorry for your loss and may God's Angel's Wings wrap around you all and bring you all comfort during this time of sorrow!! R.I.P. my Buddy Ricky you will be so Dearly Missed but Never Forgotten!!
Hayes Family
January 11, 2019
God Bless the Graham Family
January 11, 2019
Ricky was the one who interviewed me over 10 years ago and was my first supervisor at OSF. He will be greatly missed. Sending out prayers and thoughts for his family and friends. Donna Cleveland
TONYA BARNES
January 11, 2019
You were always so pleasant and showed me much respect, I truly appreciate you and your kindness...Thank you. You were a wonderful father to your babies. I will miss you so much nephew. I love you bunches.
Rupert Winston
January 11, 2019
Rick was such an all around great guy. I'm glad to have known him and he will be sadly missed. Love you Rick!
January 11, 2019
Sure will miss that smile in the halls of OSF!
L B
January 11, 2019
RIH homie ❤
tom deputy-davis
January 11, 2019
Ricky
For the years we worked tighter you where always a great happy young man. I will miss seeing you in the halls. I know god has a new angel with him and you will always be loved and miss. God Be with you
Azell Coates
January 11, 2019
Ricky, I left OSF some years back but when I was there I always enjoyed talking and laughing with you. Rip...my friend
January 11, 2019
I am going to miss my cousin! Working at OSF he always teased me about being under my mom 24/7 but every time I was with he always found us :) I remember being in ICU he didn't feel good but he still made his way to see me just tease me.
Forever in my heart your Little Angie.-Jamillia
Angela Graham
January 11, 2019
So very sorry. Prayers for the family. Rest in eternal peace.
LINDA SANDERS
January 11, 2019
MAY THE FAMILY FIND COMFORT AND PEACE IN THE LORDS EVERLASTING WORD. IN JESUS NAME AMENR.I.H.RICKY...LINDA SANDERS
Rhonda McClain
January 11, 2019
Rickie you will be missed. I loved working with you. You are good people. Sorry for your families lost.
Sheri Lamie
January 11, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss Reagan and Graham Family. Sending prayers and thoughts to you all during this time.
Love, The Richwoods High School Family (Mrs. Lamie)
Ibbie
January 11, 2019
To the Graham family you have my deepest
condolence. Remember God will help and keep you during these difficult days.
Nancy Mustard
January 10, 2019
I worked with Rickie at OSF and he was such a nice young man. Every time I seen him away from there after I retired I got my hugs, I will miss those hugs young man. I will Pray for Peace and Comfort for all the Family and Friends Rickie left behind. Will miss you my Friend but we will meet again!!
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