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Dr. Walter Bryant Graham, age 82, of Murphy, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 in a Murphy care facility. He was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan and had joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school.  Walter was a Korean War Era veteran who served as a pharmacy tech.  He later completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University and received his Doctorate at the University of Florida. Walter completed his residency at Baylor University before returning to the University of Florida where he received his Neurology doctorate.  He began work in Bradenton, Florida in 1970 where he had worked as a Doctor of Neurology until his retirement in 1999.  Following retirement, he moved to Murphy in 2000.  Walter had enjoyed fishing in his younger years, gardening, and was a wonderful chef.

 

He was the son of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth Bryant Graham. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann.

 

Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Ann Nixon Graham; two daughters, Norma Banes and husband, David of Gainesville, Florida and Kendra Dibble and husband, Lucius of Shelbourn, Vermont; two sons, Al Graham and wife, Yvonne of Bradenton, Florida and Andrew Graham and wife, Jessica of McKinney, Texas; a sister, Marcia West and husband, Monty of Michigan; eight grandchildren, Kevin Banes, Heather Sullivan, Aaron and Nick Graham, Ava and Audrey Graham, Graham and Anna Dibble; and a great granddaughter, Riley Sullivan.

 

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements

Comments  
#6 Barbara Rinehart 2019-03-21 15:43
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
#5 Bob & BJ Taylor 2019-03-21 10:06
Dear Ann and the entire family,
We were so sorry to hear of Walter's passing. I loved hearing you say, Ann, that you were not going to think of how sick Walter had been and the bad times, but remember the good times...the good memories. We shared some good times with you, too and sure enjoyed Walter's cooking! Our prayers are with you all. Love you, dear friend.

Bob & BJ
#4 Brooke McClelland 2019-03-21 09:22
Kendra,
I’m so sorry to read this.
Sending you and your whole family love and hugs. You are all in my prayers. My deepest sympathy and hope for comfort being with family during this time ❤️
#3 Bonnie and Bill Jame 2019-03-20 18:51
Dearest Ann,
You and your family are in our prayers. May God's grace and peace be real to all of you in this time of loss.
#2 Marilyn Evans 2019-03-20 16:24
I have fond memories of Walter at baseball games, parties at the Graham home and his many delightful anecdotes that I still use today. Knowing that he is at peace is a blessing and comfort to you Anne.God Bless.
#1 Catherine Wenk 2019-03-20 15:13
Ann: I am so sorry to hear that Walter passed. I am holding you up in my prayers.
Cathi
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