Edwin Graham

GRAHAM, Edwin. Age 78, of Oxford and formerly from Warren, died Monday, April 4, 2005, in Burlington, North Carolina. He was born May 21, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Graham, also a former resident of Gladwin, retired in 1991 after 10 years of employment in industrial sales for TM Smith in Mt. Clemens. A World War II U.S. Navy veteran, he loved to golf. He is survived by his children, Gary Dorothy Graham, Christine James Thomas, Nancee Thomas West, Renee David Puranen, Gail Graham, and Gloria Graham; sisters, Elsie Prue and Dolly Kennedy; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria; son Edwin Jr., and brother Buddy. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am Saturday at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Township, MI, with the Reverend Thomas Sutherland officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation is Thursday, 4:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday 1:00pm-9:00pm, with a 6:00pm prayer service, at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica. Additional visitation is 9:00am-9:30am Saturday at church. Memorials contributions may be addressed to American Lung Association. Memories may be shared with the family at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com