Lt. Colonel David Rowe Graham, of Decatur, died on January 19, after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Oden Graham; parents, Samuel S. Graham and Irma Maude Graham; brother, James Graham; and sister, Marilyn Graham Rogers.
He is survived by his son, Paul Graham (Cindy); daughter, Dee Ard (Chuck); grandchildren, Amanda Hutchins, Whitney Hubbard (Brian), David Ard, and Kimber Ard; great-grandchildren, Samuel Hutchins, Laura Hutchins, Dane Ard, Hanna Hubbard, and Haileigh Hubbard.
Col. Graham served 20 years in the U. S. Army, retiring with the rank of Lt. Col. He completed two tours of duty in Korea, one in Germany, and various posts throughout the U. S. Following retirement, he became city manager of Richmond, KY, and later retired as general manager, Kentucky Utilities in Richmond.
He was very active in the First Baptist Church of Richmond until moving to Decatur to be closer to family.
His family will receive friends on Monday, January 24th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Oldham, Roberts, and Powell Funeral Home in Richmond, KY. Graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Richmond Cemetery.
