Ronald Graham's Obituary
Ronald was born on March 30, 1948, to his wonderful parents, Willard and Lenora Graham, who predecease him. They provided a good Christian home and taught him honesty, integrity, and hard work which he lived by his entire life. He enjoyed a country atmosphere childhood in Providence, Florida with brother Donald Graham (Janie), sisters DiAnn Yirka (Edward), Willene Elixson (Clifford), Beverly Rahn (Tommy) who all survive him. He is also survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Murvyn, his son Willard Graham (Marlene) granddaughter Lexi, his daughter Krysten Graham, grandchildren, Mia, Sarai, Summer and Raymond and his special four-legged girl pal, Delilah. He is survived by his sister-in-law’s , Sandra Hudson and Joyce Plumlee, and brother-in-law, Wayne Hudson (Goldie). Many nieces, nephews, and cousins survive and all of them were special to Ronald. At Ronald’s request there will not be a funeral. His family had a 75th family birthday event for him at the home of Justin Elixson on April 1, 2023. Ronald considered this as a celebration of his life and enjoyed the time with his brother and sisters and their families. Ronald will be remembered for many things. He loved his family and was a good husband and father. His favorite occupation was when he owned his motorcycle and jet ski dealership. In early adult years he loved riding his Harley to the mountains and on any winding road. He also enjoyed many days riding three wheelers and four wheelers with his children and wife along with many trips to the mountains and beaches. Later his passion became saltwater fishing, and he enjoyed many fishing trips with his fishing buddies in his boat on the gulf and enjoyed cooking the fish for anyone who would stop by and eat. Ronald was also passionate about wanting young people to learn how to fish and just spend time on the ocean. He did not get as many opportunities to do this as he wanted due to illness but as his buddy ‘Noah’ can attest to, when he did get to go “It was the best day of my life”.
Private burial is at Phillippi Cemetery with Pastor Brandon Elixson officiating.
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