William Gilbert Graham

William Gilbert Graham, 80, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born Thursday, May 12, 1938 in Herkimer, New York to the late Joseph K. and Marie J. Peltier Graham. Mr. Graham proudly served his county in the United States Air Force for 20 years. After his retirement from the Air Force he was employed with and retired from Club Products/Regal Ware after twenty years. He enjoyed watching television, especially John Wayne movies; and was always active in following his children and grandchildren for school functions and sporting events. He never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Graham; granddaughter, Andrea M. D'Anna; siblings, Richard F. Graham Barbara Youker and Donald Graham. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Darlie J. Graham; children, William G. Graham Jr. of Jacksonville, Terri M. (Keith) Lothery of Jacksonville, Richard J. (Brenda) Graham Sr. of Lonoke and Tony E. (Kimberly) Graham of Jacksonville. Other survivors include siblings, Kenneth J. Graham of Virginia, Thomas Graham, Jo Anne (Alan) Maine and Bonnie Perry all of New York, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor Kenny Meckfessel officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Billy Graham, Richard Graham, Tony Graham, Chad Graham, Mark Graham and Edward Graham. Arrangements by Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home, (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.