Tim L. Graham, 72, of Astoria died at 10:46 p.m. Feb. 7, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.Tim L. Graham, 72, of Astoria died at 10:46 p.m. Feb. 7, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born Nov. 24, 1948, in Fulton County, a son of Rich “Red” and Mary Lou Stockham Graham. He married Donna Sue Derry on Dec. 17, 1966, in Astoria. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2009.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Randy and Gary Graham.
Surviving are one daughter, Kim (and Troy) Westlake of Astoria; two sons, Jason (and Tanya) Graham of Astoria and Jamey Graham of Chicago; four brothers, Roger (and Linda) Graham of Ipava, Monte (and Janet) Graham of Havana, Ned Graham of Cuba and Rick Graham of Lewistown; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He worked for the NAVASTAR Corporation. He also owned and operated Graham’s Sports Unlimited, the Pirate Arcade and Mini-Golf and the Mom and Pop Shop, all in Astoria.
He was a member of the United Auto Worker’s of America. He enjoyed coaching and playing softball and organized many tournaments throughout the area. He also taught gun safety classes to youth in the Astoria area.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Private burial will be held in the Summum Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad or the Astoria Lions Club.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.org.
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