Winfred Neal "Fred" Graham

Winfred Neal “Fred” Graham, 84, of East Fultonham, Ohio, went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 21, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 14, 1928, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late James W. and D. Marguerite Graham. Fred attended Zanesville Public Schools and joined the Navy in 1945, during WWII. During his 5 years in the Navy he served on the USS Vogelgesang and the USS Cleveland. He retired from International Harvester and Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service. Fred was a member of East Fultonham United Methodist Church, Gideons International, Zanesville Koinonia, American Legion Post 726, and VFW Post 3761. Fred married the late Innes L. Spring April 3, 1951. They were happily married almost 50 years. In addition to his wife and parents, Fred was preceded in death by 2 infant sons, Neal Emerson and Milo James Graham, and his twin brother James R. Graham. Fred is survived by son, Timothy N. (Kim) Graham of Virginia Beach, Virginia; grandsons Timothy (Shannon) and Josh Graham of Columbus, Ohio, Joe and Steve Graham of San Diego, California; sister Janice Gonzalez of Cocoa, Florida; niece/God-daughter Kathy L. Combs of the home; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Graveside services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday, October 5, 2012 at Kingwood Memorial Park, 8230 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio, and a memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2012 at East Fultonham United Methodist Church, 6945 Elm St., East Fultonham, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Limestone Valley Food Pantry, PO Box 239, East Fultonham, Ohio 43735-0239; or Gideons International, PO Box 81, Dublin, Ohio 43017-0081. The family wished to extend their gratitude to all who rendered services, assistance, and comfort. You are what this world needs more of. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.