John Graham

JONESBORO, Ill. -- John D. Graham, 66, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Ill.

He was born March 31, 1942, in Jonesboro, son of William and Mary Courtright Graham. He and Diane Boyd were married Jan. 22, 1971, in Anna, Ill.

Graham worked as a farm laborer, carpenter and maintenance man.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Matt Graham of Anna; two daughters, Darla Flick of Greenville, Ill., Renee Robinson of Cobden, Ill.; a brother, Frank Graham of Jonesboro; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Raymond Oxford officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery.