Mark Graham

Mark was born on December 28, 1967, in Alliance, Ohio. He was graduated from West Orange High School in Orlando, Florida, and was currently attending North Central State where he was working towards a liberal arts degree. Mark was a member of Mansfield First United Methodist Church. His love of reading and learning about history were a big part of his life, as well as his interest in politics, both local and national. The latter often leading to discussions and debates with his many friends and family members.

Mark is survived by his mother, Marianne James Daniel of Orlando, Florida, and his father, Garry Barbara Graham of Martinsburg, Ohio, and his maternal grandmother, The Rev. Netty Burkey of Mansfield. His close and loving family also includes his aunts and uncles Marshall and Eleanor Wade of Mansfield, and Martha Ronald Adkins-Lemon of West Salem, Ohio; Heidi Thomas Reichelderfer and children and John Masters of Upper Arlington, Ohio; James Denise Dixon and children of Shaker Heights, Ohio; Joel Dixon and son, Elliott, of Bexley, Ohio; Jason Adkins of Mansfield and daughter, Jessica; and Julie Mandusic and children of Mansfield. Mark was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Burkey and his paternal grandparents, The Rev. Charles and Esther Graham.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Life Celebration Reception Center, 129 S. Main St., Mansfield conducted by Rev. Steven Brown. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be made in Mark's name to the Supper on the Square program at First United Methodist Church, 12 North Diamond St, Mansfield, 44902. Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family of Mr. Graham.