Alfred Curtis Graham

Alfred Curtis Graham, 87, of Dublin, Va., died on Thursday evening, March 4, 2010, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 13, 1922, in Floyd County, Va., and was the son of the late Pearl Yates Graham and Andrew Lester Graham. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy, was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Class of 1949, and was an avid Hokie fan for over 60 years. Curtis owned the Western Auto Store in Dublin during the mid 1960s and early 1970s. Curtis retired from Ruritan National with over 30 years of service, having served as Assistant Executive Secretary, and Acting Executive Director for a period of time. He was a charter member of the Ruritan Road Club, and served in all major club offices including the Dublin and Ruritan Road Clubs, and New River District Governor in 1965. He was also a 49 year member of the Henry Clay Masonic Lodge #280 A.F. & A.M. in Dublin; a member of the Kazim Temple in Roanoke; and a member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was also a member of Toastmasters International, where he served in a variety of positions.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen Smith Graham, of Dublin; a daughter, Sandy Myers and her husband, Keith, of Roanoke; a son, Robbie Graham and his wife, Jaime, of Dublin; and a sister, Virginia Jones and her husband, Franklin, of Radford. He is also survived by two grandsons, Scott Myers and Gregory Myers.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2010, at the Dublin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeanette Tagg officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens where the VFW Post #1184 will conduct Military Honors and Henry Clay Lodge #280 will conduct Masonic Graveside Rites. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the church from 4 until 8 p.m.
Curtis displayed his love to all, but more especially to his family, and was always a very optimistic leader in the community. Curtis never met a stranger and always had a smile and a handshake for everyone! Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, may make memorial contributions to the Ruritan National Foundation, P.O. Box 487, Dublin, Va. 24084 or to the Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084. Online condolences my be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.