of Magazine, AR
February 15, 1938 - June 2, 2014
Lennie ''Sonny'' Graham , 76 of Magazine, Arkansas passed away on June 2, 2014 in Magazine. He was born on February 15, 1938 in Driggs to his parents Lennie Guise and Vernia O. (Storts) Graham. He was a retired dairy farmer for over twenty years and a United States Navy Veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lennie and Vernia Graham; two sisters, Wynema Graham Fairbanks and Shirley L. Graham; five brothers, Harold D. Graham, Harace L. Graham, Alvin Graham, W.D. Graham and Orville Graham.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Betty R. Graham of Magazine; one daughter, Donna Humphrey and husband Danie of Fort Smith; two sons, Andrew Lee Graham of Magazine and Timothy Nixon of Greenwood; one sister, Juanita Lowder and husband Larry of Magazine; seven grandchildren, Nathan Nixon of Fort Smith, Nick Humphrey of Fort Smith, Torry Nixon of Greenwood, Trevor Nixon of Greenwood, Lily Graham of Fort Smith, Natasha Bonneville of Clearwater, Florida and Shelby Noyes of Lamar; two great-grandchildren, Abbie Nixon of Greenwood and Zoe Bonneville of Clearwater, Florida and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Elder James Isaacs. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery in Driggs under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Marty Cotton, Raymond Cotton, Thomas Biggs, Wayne Biggs, Billy Don Fairbanks and Johnny Lignitz.
I miss you very much. Uncle Sonny.i have a lot of wonderful memories.
Sonny was a friend of mine and I will miss him. We had several fun conversations with each other. I extend my deep sympathy to Betty and the family.
Way back when...I was probably in the 1st or 2nd grade, Sonny rode the same bus I did going to Magazine High. I think he was my first "crush"..One ti me he actually had to sit close to me because all the other seats were filled. Whew, made my day.
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Betty & family,
So sorry to hear about Sonny. Even though he was really our cousin, we called him Uncle Sonny. Such fond memories of trips to the dairy barn and every Christmas we would go to your house to visit and every time we came back.. Santa had come. I still remember the laugh he and Grandpa Graham had when cutting up and being silly. What a wonderful man. We pray our fond memories and those of others are enough to help you with your loss until you meet again.
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie & Ron Bicker
What great memories I have of Sonny and the fun we had playing Rook with mother, Linda, Sonny and I. Sheila was to small to play but we sure fun. Dad would be out on a trip. The fun and laughs we would have.
Even thought I did not get to visit him and Betty as often as I would have like Sonny will be greatly missed. Love to Betty and the family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Barbara and Family
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Family.
Betty & family,
Sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. I look back on my many memories growing up & spending time with him, happy to have those to reflect on. I pray God comforts you at this time & in the weeks ahead. Love you all
Detta Lovelace Nelson & Ron Nelson
Betty and family of Sonny: I am so very sorry for your loss. Sonny was my classmate in school and a good friend. Although I didn't get to see him very often I thought of him very often. He was a good person and I will miss him greatly.
Jim Loyd
Betty, I was so sorry to read t this. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. You and Sonny were so good to me when Eugene died, I will never forget that. When Sonny came into the General Store I knew he would give me a ride for my money. He taught me what color different farm equipment was and what little parts they needed. My MI. family still talk about you and Sonny. Betty call me anytime if you need to talk night or day.
God Bless you and Betty Thank you for being there for me.
Missing him already, we are praying for strength in this difficult time. We love you all, and know that he is in heaven raising HELL.
This is such a sad, sad day Uncle Sonny...We are gonna miss you so very much & we will love you forever and always!!!
Aunt Betty, we are so sorry about Uncle Sonny and you will be in our hearts & prayers always!!! Love, Diane & family
Betty & Family Sending sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I have known Sonny all my life. A happy and friendly person.
Betty, We are sorry about Sonnie. Our prayers are with you and your family.
He will be sorely missed. Such a character and much loved. I am sorry I didnt get to sit and talk with him in May at the gathering at Danie's house. I loved talking with him. So funny.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sonny was a wonderful man, and I have a lot of memories of him from when I was a child. You and your family will be in my thoughts.