William F. Graham, Jr.

William Fredrick Graham, Jr. was born on January 19, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late William and Mary Louise Graham.

Upon graduation from Hughes High School in June 1961, William decided that he wanted to serve his country. On July 9, 1961 he enlisted in the U.S Navy  serving aboard the USS Liddle (APD-60) participating in foreign and sea service. William was Honorably Discharged on March 21, 1966.

William held several positions in multiple industries including General Motors/Fischer Body, The Keebler Company, and General Hospital. However, through all his experiences, he found the most joy in building and creating. Driven by his passion, William started his own remodeling and construction business allowing him to focus on what he loved the most. He used his carpentry skills to improve homes and create beautiful spaces. William later worked at Steelcraft until he was forced to retire due to illness.

William accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (Cincinnati) where he remained a member well into his adulthood. Though William’s journey was detoured, God was always in his heart. William  found renewed faith and returned to the church. He was a devoted member of Miracle Deliverance Worship Center (Liberty Township) and a faithful servant of the Lord. He lived a life dedicated to serving his church community.

William was a charismatic and witty soul who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him intimately. His journey on this earth was one marked with love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. His passing will forever leave a void in the hearts of his family and friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. William was preceded in death by his sister Nellie L. (Graham) Moseley and brother Edward Graham.

He is survived by: Wife, Irish Stewart Graham; Ex-wife and mother of his children, Sandra Jean Graham; Children: William Fredrick Graham, III and Yolanda Christy Colvin (Lenardo); Granddaughter: Ebony Nicole Allen (Whitney); Stepchildren: Calvin Stewart, Joanne and Sharon Leslie; Step-grandchildren: Mica Newman (Seth), Tamika Wykes, David Wykes, Edward & Edmond Leslie, Marcus Stewart, Alex Hill; Nieces: Wanda Rochelle McDuffy and Sandra Renee Upshaw; Nephews: Albert Tyrone Upshaw and Anthony David Upshaw; five step-great-grandchildren and a host of other friends and family.

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