William Ralph Graddy

WILLIAM RALPH GRADDY, age 91, of Alexander, Ark., passed away Friday, July 23, 2010. He was born Nov. 11, 1918. He was the first born child of Robert and Pearle Graddy of Morganton, Ark. He was a World War II veteran with two battle stars. He was a retired carpenter who raised honey bees and was an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie, of 62 years, and son DeLane. He is survived by his daughter, Louise Bertsch of Little Rock; three brothers; four sisters; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 12 Noon, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend David Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the funeral home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.