Bill Graham

Billy Graham, 80, of Jonesboro died Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his home. He was born in Clover Bend, Arkansas to William and Ellen Graham on November 22, 1932. He was a member of the Walnut Street Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and headed numerous committees. Billy served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He Loved his St. Louis Cardinals and was an avid golfer and fisher. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Glenda Graham, and his brother Brooks Graham.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Graham; sons, Marshall Graham of Jonesboro; Barry Graham (Shellie) and their daughter Felicia of Jonesboro; daughter’ Missy Minton (Shane) and their children Layne, Shayla, and Nathan from Jonesboro; sisters; Noma Kamler and Nova Lawson of Cuba, Missouri. And numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Jonesboro Memorial Park with Emerson Funeral Home in charge and Curtis Shatley officiating. The Service will be private for family and close friends only. Active Pallbearers will be Danny Harlan, Jim Gillis, Jim Cole, Ken Lawson, Ron Pigue Jr., and Davis Pigue. There will be no public visitation. For lasting memorials, please consider The Building fund at Walnut Street Baptist Church, 1910 Scenic Rd. Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.