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Eldon Graham 1937-2014

Eldon Graham
1937-2014

Eldon Graham, 76 of Borger passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 in Borger.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Fritch Church of Christ with Mr. Richard Kasko of Fritch Church of Christ and Rev. Leonard Forsythe, pastor of Bible Baptist Church officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell funeral Directors of Borger.

Eldon was born Oct. 2, 1937 in Quanah, Texas to Sam Thomas Graham and Helen Madeline Bischel. Eldon came to Borger in 1943, he was a carpenter. He married Margaret Ferguson on May 20, 1958 in Borger. He loved his children and grandchildren and enjoyed reminiscing and telling stories. His hobbies included taking walks in the country, crossword puzzles and cooking. He was also an avid pool player.

Eldon is preceded in death by his parents; son, Russell Graham; sisters, Donna Lind, Lucille Graham and Bette Scott; and a brother, Melvin Graham.

He is survived by his wife Margaret of Borger; son, Frank Eldon and wife M'Leigha of Panhandle; daughters, Helen Thomas and husband Bill of Borger, Christine Wise and husband Eddie of Borger, Texas and Monica Graham of Amarillo; sisters, Leatrice Graham of Alpine, Texas, Carole Graham and Linda Graham, both of Denison, Texas; grandchildren, Matt and wife Jennifer Thomas, Jason and wife Deidra Thomas, Megan and husband Dustin Hill, Eric and wife Kristen Graham, Alex Graham, Samantha Bogges, Jonathan Bogges, Brett Wise, Rebecca Wise, Riley Graham, Reece Graham and Kinley Graham; abd great-grandchildren Ethan Thomas, Abigail Thomas, Avery Thomas and Maddox Dowling.