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Paul R. Graham
September 19, 1932-November 15, 2023
Waterloo – Paul R. Graham, 91 years old, of rural Waterloo, IA, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Bickford Cottages Assisted Living in Cedar Falls, IA.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, with burial at Old Barclay Cemetery, Jesup. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be posted at www.White-MtHope.com
Paul was born September 19, 1932, in Black Hawk County, IA, the son of Kenneth Alexander Graham and Elizabeth Ada (Black) Graham. He graduated from Dunkerton High School with the class of 1951. On July 2, 1952, he was united in marriage to Janice Marie Kemp at Barclay Presbyterian Church. Paul was a farmer, also he and Janice formed Paul Graham Trucking in the 1970's. They both drove for the company, hauling grain. They enjoyed traveling, and saw much of the United States, from Alaska to Key West, Florida. For many years they were able to enjoy retirement living in Florida as well. Paul was a lifelong Presbyterian.
Paul is survived by his wife, Janice Graham of Cedar Falls; three daughters, Jennifer (Larry) Lightbody of Waterloo, Kathryn (Robert) Baldeck of Eustis, FL, Carol (Douglas) Ames of Garner, IA; 5 grandchildren, Michael (Emily) Lightbody, Elizabeth (Seth) Harms, Graham (Brittany) Baldeck, Merrielle Hinz, Cherilyn (Dustin) Hazelwood; and 7 great grandchildren, Cooper and Parker Harms, Logan Baldeck, Adrian, Jordan, Grace Hinz and Bella Hazelwood.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Alexis Baldeck.
White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, is in charge of the arrangements.
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