Richard B. Graham was born Tuesday, September 19, 1922 in Marysville, Ohio .
he died Wednesday, July 18, 2012. his recorded age was 89.
he was a veteran and served in World War II.
GRAHAM Richard B. Graham, age 89 of Columbus, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Retired Director of Research and Development for Jeffrey Manufacturing after many years of service. Veteran, POW and Purple Heart recipient, awarded two Bronze Stars, U.S Army, Tech 5 Sergeant, 106th Division, 423rd Regiment, Anti-tank Group, Battle of the Bulge, WWII. Columnist for Linns Weekly Stamp News for over 20 years. Nationally known postal historian specializing in the Civil War. Preceded in death by brother Wallace L. Graham. Survived by wife of 63 years, Doris; sons, Thomas L. (Carol) of Plain City, OH, Stephen P. (Cathy) of Powell, OH; grandchildren, Chad M. (Corrie Wright) Graham, Jackson Hole, WY, Bradley L. (Julia) Graham of Plain City, OH, Kevin Graham of Powell, and Corey Graham of Fairfax, VA; great-grandson Carter Graham. Graduate of New Dover H.S., The Ohio State University-School of Engineering. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Sunday July 22, 2012 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. Private Burial Flint Cemetery. The Graham family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Jay E. Martin, COPC; Dr. Gunner and Dr. Moore, RMH ER; the fireman, Unit 1, Medics 13 and 19 and Engine 19 for their professionalism and care they gave to our father. Contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice, Kobacker House, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215 Condolences may be sent to family at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com
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