Dwight Graham

Services for Dwight Graham, formerly of Tyler, were held April 2. Mr. Graham died on March 28, 2007 in Springfield, Mo. He was born in Quinlan on Sept. 28, 1929 the son of Bill and Annie Graham.

He was preceded in death by Frances, his wife of 39 years and the mother of his two children; his father, Bill; and two brothers, Wayne and Doyle.

In 1992, he was fortunate to reconnect with a wonderful lady, Jean, who became his wife and companion in his final 15 years.

He is survived by his mother, Annie Graham; his wife Jean; his son Don and daughter-in-law Jane; his son Joel and daughter-in-law Anne Marie; stepson Chip Wood and wife Shierene; and his grandchildren Kelsey, Ty, Hunter, and stepgrandchild Devan Wood. Survivors also include his sister, Rita Thomas, and youngest brother, Ronnie, along with numerous nephews and nieces.

Pallbearers were Bill Hebb, Rodney Jones, Harry Leatherwood, Joe Cavender, Mike Cavender, and Clay Cavender. If desired in lieu of flowers, donations in Dwight's name may be made to the Rodeo Historical Society, 1700 Northeast 63rd St., Oklahoma City, Okla., or The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in Belton.