Ronald E. Graham, 80, of Bellefontaine passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
He was born in Urbana, on March 4, 1941, the son of the late Elra Graham and Genevieve (Shepard) Larry.
On June 22, 1981, he married Dolores “De” J. (Hill) Graham in Tennessee and she preceded him in death on Dec. 17, 2017.
He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Graham of New Carlisle and Richard “Rick” (Sharon) Graham of Huntsville, two daughters, Susan D. Scudds of Bellefontaine and Christina D. (Richard) Moran of Russells Point, eight grandchildren; Rebecca and Sarah Graham of Huntsville, Joshua (Kim) Hale of Virginia, C.J. Costin, Evan Bright, Alex Johnson, all of Russells Point, Samantha Scudds of Urbana, and Caeden Graham of New Carlisle, one great grandchild, Rebecca Trabold, a sister, Patricia Allen of Dayton and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Larry, and a sister, Shirley Grimes.
Ronald worked for Super Foods for many years before retiring in 1984. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, Bellefontaine and enjoyed bowling, as he belonged to the National Bowling Association and the American Bowling Congress.
Pastors Joe Ziraldo, Ed Beale, and Bill Prater will officiate a private graveside service in Bellefontaine Cemetery with military honors provided by the Logan County Veteran Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Graham family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.