Howard Keith Graham

He graduated from French High School and attended Lamar University where he studied structural drafting. He was a life long resident of Beaumont, Texas and worked for several different companies in Beaumont, Houston, Louisiana, Baltimore, Maryland and Canada. He designed, engineered and supervised the construction of his own home. He also served four years in the United States National Guard. He enjoyed his yard work, cooking, carpentry, building cabinets that won awards for craftsmanship. He was baptized at the Eleventh Street Baptist Church. He will be remembered for his courage, compassion for animals and devotion to his wife and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Grady Graham Jr.

He is survived by his wife Esterline Graham of Beaumont, and one brother, Royce Graham of Latexo, Texas, and by numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.