Clarence Arthur Graham (79) of Charlotte NC passed away early Tuesday April 23, 2024. Artie as he was known to friends and family had been in hospice care from the beginning of March at home in the living room where his wife Sara could care for him and family, and neighbor friends could visit him.
Artie enjoyed participating in Civil War reenactments, wood working, bass fishing, drone flying and metal working. He loved to tinker around the house. He was fond of cats having as many as 5 at one time.
Artie retired from the US Navy and Matthews Police Department where he was a bicycle officer.
He is survived by his wife Sara, of 38 years, his sister Fran and brother-in-law John Richardson.
The family wants to recognize and thank FirstLight Home Care and Via Health Partners of Charlotte for their compassionate care that they gave Artie and his family.
A memorial service to celebrate Artie's life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2pm in the chapel of McEwen Funeral Service located at 5716 Monroe Road in Charlotte with US Navy Funeral Honors.