Name: Visitation for Guy A. Graham
Start: 2025-01-12T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-12T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc.

CLEARFIELD - Guy A. Graham, 83, of Clearfield, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Born in Clearfield on March 22, 1941, he was the son of Louis R. Graham and Mary Margaret (Milligan) Graham Hugney.

Guy graduated from Clearfield Area High School, Class of 1959, and continued his education at Lock Haven University, where he played football, winning a championship in 1960, and graduated in 1963. His time at Lock Haven made a tremendous impact on his life and led to a lifelong relationship with the university. Guy returned to Clearfield and began a 14-year career teaching elementary, junior high and high school students and coaching the Clearfield Bison football team.

In October 1963, Guy married Nancy (Swope) Graham, who was also a teacher in Clearfield. Guy and Nancy went on to have four children, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Beth and Erin, and to build a life together in Clearfield that lasted over 61 years.

Following his teaching career, Guy had a variety of successes in business as well as in shaping the Clearfield community. In the 1970s and 1980s, he operated Guy Graham Trucking, Inc. and Jeffrey B. Coal Company, Inc. From 1986 - 1999, he served as President of the Clearfield Chamber of Commerce and President of the Clearfield Foundation, undertaking economic development initiatives including the development of the Clearfield Fireman's Industrial Park, the Clearfield Wal-Mart Distribution Center and the Clearfield Campus of Lock Haven University. Other civic involvement included serving as the President of the Clearfield County ARC and as President of the Clearfield Area School Board.

He continued to be active following his retirement, serving on the board of West Side Methodist Church, the board of Clearfield Hospital from 2010 ï¿½ 2013, as Chair of the Clearfield Educational Foundation from 1988 - 2011 and as Chair of the Lock Haven University Council of Trustees from 1996 - 2020. Most recently, Guy started a behavioral health agency called Fresh Beginning to help people struggling with addiction and behavioral health issues gain a new start.

Also in his retirement years, Guy became a proud grandfather to Dante, Brian and Ethan and deeply enjoyed attending their sporting events and musical performances.

Guy was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Ernest Hugney, Jr., siblings Thelma Graham, Anson "Bud" Graham and Louis Graham, Jr. and son, Jeffrey Brian Graham. Guy is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughters, Jennifer Graham (Jeffery Achmoody) of Clearfield, Bethany Graham (Nicholas Sojda) of Brunswick, OH and Erin Graham of Aston, PA; and grandchildren, Dante Graham of Aston, PA and Brian Achmoody and Ethan Achmoody, both of Clearfield; and a sister, Helen Marsh of Clearfield.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., with the Rev. Paul Bowers officiating. Interment will be in Crown Crest Cemetery. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. and on Monday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions can be made to Lock Haven University Foundation, 10 Susquehanna Ave., Lock Haven, PA 17745 or online at https://lhufoundation.org/donate-lhu.

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Published by The Progress from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2025.

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14 Entries

Cindy Louise McDonald

January 18, 2025

Knew Guy Graham because of the association with my parents Twig and Karen McDonald. So very sorry for your loss.

Darlene Morocco

January 12, 2025

To Beth and family,
My sincere sympathy and condolences for the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Darlene Morocco
(Joseph & Mary´s Homes)

Bonnie Vokes

January 12, 2025

I grew up with Guy on McBride St. We had so many kids and played together all the time. The girls were out numbered so we played tackle football as if we were boys. I remember when Guy tacked me and knocked the wind out of me. We had so much fun and more like brothers and sisters than the McBride St. Crew. So, prayers go out to the Graham family. RIP Guy!

Ronald L Shaw

January 12, 2025

Guy was a great drivers ED teacher and quite the card player at Panther Rock camp.
A good businessman and community leader. We should all take a note from his "playbook".
You will be missed. An all around good man.

Melody Obleman Hines

January 11, 2025

My condolences to Mr Graham´s family. What a precious and patient man your loved one was! Mr. Graham taught me to drive in drivers ed. So thankful for him and his cute smile as I would slide into the drivers seat and he would review the same exact instructions from the week before knowing he was going to be white knuckling it. Mr. Graham was a gift to everyone who was blessed enough to cross his path.

Donna Smith

January 11, 2025

May God give your loved ones peace in this time of sorrow. Thanks to this gentleman that done so much for the great development of Clearfield County. Condolences and Prayers in this time of need. May God Rest Your Soul.
Donna Smith Kowalcyk, CHS Class of 1963

Evelyne

January 10, 2025

"I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr Graham. He was an inspiring leader and brought so much dedication and compassion to our work. Please know my thoughts are with Graham family, loved ones, and everyone in the team during this difficult time. Guy will be greatly missed."

Judi Rolley White

January 10, 2025

My classmate, my friend.

Robert W. Rishel

January 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that I read of the passing of my good friend Guy. We had so many good times together while at Clearfield High, Lock Haven Uniersity, while teaching at Clearfield Schools and on the golf course. Guy was the driving force behind Clearfield aquiring the Walmart Distribution Center and the Lock Haven University Branch Campus. He served as President of Clearfield School Board and was very active in the affairs of the Clearfield Schools. Guy was a driving force in Clearfield community throughout his entire life and he will be dearly missed by myself and the Clearfield area. God rest to an outstanding friend and person.

gene Lyda

January 10, 2025

Coach,
"May the Rainbow always touch your Shoulder"
Rest in Peace!

Patricia Lyda Stewart

January 10, 2025

May the love of God surround you during this difficult time time . Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Patricia Lyda Stewart.

Ken braniff

January 10, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tim Morgan

January 10, 2025

Always enjoyed my interaction with Guy from Community development to coal business to sharing duties on CSB Bank Board. Such great memories.
Y´all can be so proud of his accomplishments and legacy.

Larry & Sandy Proud

January 10, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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