Russell Edward Graham, age 87 of Spring Hill died January 9, 2016. Russell was a 30+ year resident of Spring Hill, Florida coming from Southington, CT. Russell was retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, in Southington, Ct with 38 years of service as a foreman. He loved gardening, woodworking and bicycle riding. Roman Catholic by faith, he is a long time member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Counsel, in Spring Hill, FL., and the Aripeka ELKS lodge, in Hudson, FL. Russell was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Graham. Russell is lovingly survived by wife, Betty Graham of Spring Hill; and daughter, Patricia (Michael) Makucevich of Stratford, CT. The family and friends will gather for the visitation Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 2- 4 PM at Turner Funeral Home’s Spring Hill Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 10 AM at St. Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Masaryktown. Cremation will follow the funeral services and burial will complete services at the Florida Hills Memorial Gardens, at a later date. Turner FH. (352) 796-9661
