William Joseph Graham, 76, of Chillicothe, died on Monday, December 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1934 in Langsville, OH the son of the late William G. and Garnet L. Clark Graham. On February 9, 1957 he married the former Betty J. Adams who survives.
Also surviving are his daughter; Debbie Wheeler (Gary) of Frankfort, grandchildren; Gary (Leigh-Ann) Wheeler, Misty (Joe) Curtis, Tami (Preston) Reisinger, 10 great grandchildren, sisters; Naomi Schoonover of Newark, OH, Wanda (Bud) Vining of Rutland, OH, brother; James (Latisha) Graham of Columbus. He was preceded in death by one sister; Bessie Bennett.
William was a United States Army Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from GM after 39 years of service. He was a member of the UAW Local 969.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort with his grandson Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort with military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11am until the time of service.