Charles Oliver Graham

CHARLES OLIVER GRAHAM Charles Graham, 80, passed away May 16, 2016. Memorial service will be 2:00pm, Friday, May 20, 2016, at Floral Hills. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm. Charles was born on a snowy night in a farmhouse near Sheridan, Missouri, attended by a midwife. He attended a one room school house and graduated Sheridan High School in 1954. He then went to live in Kansas City, Missouri, and worked at Trans World Airlines. He later retired from Graham Ship-by-Truck Company. Charles and Judy met on a blind date, and were married at Calvary UMC on August 1, 1964. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charley Graham and Velma Tucker. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Judith Graham; daughter, Debby Lee, and husband Kim; son, Philip Graham, and wife, Amy; sister, Evelyn Mottershead; grandchildren: Samantha Lee, Charles Lee, and his wife, Kimmy, Matthew Graham, and Jenna Graham. Memorial tributes may be directed to American Cancer Society. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be offered at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218.