Born June 22, 1939 in Peoria to Oscar C. and Pauline (Sonnemaker) Graham, he married Nellie Hasty on August 19, 1962 in Pekin. She died May 18, 1995. He later married Rebecca Chamberlain on July 11, 1999 in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are two children, Victoria and Domonique; six grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Cherrie Melinda Graham; two sisters, Bonnie O’Den and Joyce Cohenour and one brother, Frank Graham.
Jerry worked for the Laborers Local 231, retiring in 1996.
He was a former member of the Pekin Moose Family Center #916, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #1869 and the AMVETS Post #235 in Pekin.
Jerry stayed busy and enjoyed working with his hands. He loved his dogs and to travel and take day trips with his wife, Becky.
There will be no services. Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
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