Charles A. Graham

CHARLES A. GRAHAM, 83 of Centerville, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at his residence in Bethany Village. Born on February 21, 1929 in Montgomery County, Ohio he was the son of the late Robert M. & Edna (Heisman) Graham. Charles had been employed at McCall's Corporation for 29 years in Dayton and retired in 1991 from Copeland Corporation after 8 years of service. He had been active as a Boy Scout Leader for over 20 years; member of the N.R.A. and Salem Lutheran Church in West Alexandria, OH. Preceded in death by a son: Robert J. Graham in 2007; two brothers: Robert M. Graham in 1991, Martin Graham in 1994 and sister: Donna Sue Habekost in 2010.

Survived by wife of 62 years: Irene C. (Ehler) Graham; sons & daughters-in-law: Timothy L. & Jolene Graham of Apple Valley MN; Charles M. Graham of West Alexandria, OH and Jeffrey A. & Debra Graham of Beavercreek, OH; 4 grandchildren: Christopher Graham, Matthew Graham, Lauren Graham and Kari Graham; great grandchild: Mackenzie Graham.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Salem Lutheran Church 70 East Dayton Street West Alexandria, Ohio with Rev. Brian Nunnally officiating. Interment will be held in Sugar Grove Cemetery – West Alexandria, OH. Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Barnes Funeral Home – 220 East Main Street - Eaton, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Fund Ohio Southwest Region 2808 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45206 or Graceworks Lutheran Service % Bethany Village 6430 Inner Mission Way Dayton, OH 45459. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com