James Graham, 88, of Friendswood TX, passed away March 16, 2020. He was born in Buffalo, TX on January 27, 1932 to Dollie Holland Graham and James B. Graham of Buffalo, TX. He was married to Robbie Turman Graham for 24 years and then to Sandra Graham for 29 years. He was a devoted employee at Hill’s Sand Company and later retired after many years of service.
He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather devoted to his two daughters throughout his life. In his early life he was a member if the Little Star Missionary Baptist Church in Freestone County (no longer in existence) and was baptized in Buffalo Creek at the age of 16. He joined the Navy at the age of 18 and was assigned to the U.S.S Wasp (CV-18) Aircraft Carrier which collided with the Destroyer Minesweeper Hobson. He was ultimately discharged from the Navy in 1955. In his later years, he was associated with the First Baptist Church and was also a member of the Buffalo Senior Center in which he attended on a regular basis.
Throughout his life, his hobbies included football, camping, bicycling, riding horses, farming, socializing and buying and selling tools through the local Trading Post. He graduated from Buffalo High School and received a scholarship for his outstanding performance in helping to lead the Buffalo Bison’s football team to their All District championship. He was a favorite amongst his classmates and was also voted most handsome in his class.
He is survived by his children, Glenda Holcomb and Kimberly Alex; step-children Mike Smith and Jerri Ann Hutchings; grandchildren Michael Allsbrooks, Matthew Allsbrooks and Samantha Spruce; step-grand-children Miranda Buckmaster, Travis Hutchings and Sheramie Shipley, Casie Rampy and Taylor Stringer; 6 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren; siblings Helen Rommel, Della Baker and Betty Lou Godby; with numerous nieces and nephews including Debbie Campbell (Husband Ken) and Brian Schoenemann (wife Nikki)
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dollie Holland Graham and James B. Graham; brothers, Bill and Joe Graham; sisters, Coella Moore, Mabel Kate Baker, Mary Virginia Schoenemann and Jo Ann Davis; step-son Mark Smith.
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