XENIA — Ralph A. Graham, 91, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at Greene Memorial Hospital. He was born May 23, 1926, in Xenia, Ohio, the son of Robert Samuel and Bertha Anderson Graham. He was a member of Spring Valley United Methodist Church, a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, serving during World War II, and was a lifelong Spring Valley Township farmer. He is survived by a son, Richard Graham, two daughters, Debbie Ankeney, and Sandi (Kevin) Jacobs, all of Xenia, six grandchildren, Marc (Michelle) Ankeney, Lori (Tom) Gordon, Amie Ankeney, Josh (Jodi) Jacobs, Angie (Jason) Church, and Lindsay (Andrew) Dunlap, 10 great-grandchildren, Mari King, Lexi Gordon, Connor Gordon, and Kylee Gordon, Madalyn Church, Jarrod Jacobs, Justin Jacobs, Jase Jacobs, Logan Dunlap, Addison Dunlap, by several nieces and nephews, and by many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Frances J. (Supinger) Graham, on October 8, 2009, a son-in-law, James Ankeney, a sister, Annabelle Hess, and by a brother, Robert L. Graham. Services will be held at 10am, Tuesday, February 20, at Neeld Funeral Home, 1276 N. Detroit St., Xenia, with Rev. Dar Hensley officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Spring Valley United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 277, Spring Valley, OH, 45370, in his memory. Condolences may be made to the family at www.NeeldFuneralHome.com.
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Beth Brown
February 24, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to the family Just found out about Mr Grahams passing He was such a kind and sweet man It was my pleasure to deliver his Gazette for the past 13 years He was more than a customer he was a friend Rest in Peace
February 24, 2018
Prayers and sympathy to the family Just found out about Mr. Grahams passing. He was such a sweet and kind man and it was such a pleasure to have him a a friend and customer over the past 13 years !Rest in Peace Your Gazette Carriers, Beth and Megan Brown
February 21, 2018
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Psalm 29:11
Rev. Dr. Gloria Wade Dillon
February 19, 2018
Debbie and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Blessings,
Gloria Wade Dillon
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