Fred A. "Eif" Graham, age 78, of Gap, PA, passed into the Lord's arms on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was the husband of Barbara A. Franklin Graham, with whom he would have celebrated 59 years of marriage on October 19th. He was born in Coatesville, son of the late George E. Jr. & Elaine Ammon Graham. He was a member of the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren. He graduated from Octorara High School class of 1962. He worked for the former Service Star of Parkesburg, for 30 years retiring in 2000 and then worked for Stoltzfus Farm Service of Cochranville. Eif enjoyed all sports especially golf, baseball, always a NY Yankees fan and bowling. He enjoyed travelling, spending time with family and watching old Westerns. Surviving besides his wife are 2 children: Stephanie L. wife of Jeffrey Wilkinson of Gap, Stephen F. husband of Kristi Groff Graham of Gap, 2 brothers: Barry A. "Ben" Graham of Christiana, Darryl L. husband of Stacey Hughes Graham of Strasburg.
He was preceded in death by a sister Beverly Eavenson former wife of Charles "Bob" Evanson of Gap. Funeral service will take place at the Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA, on Monday, August 22nd at 11 a.m. with Pastors Bob Kettering, Rita Carter and James Rhen officiating. Interment will be in the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the Shivery Funeral Home, 111 Elizabeth Street, Christiana, PA on Sunday, August 21st from 4 to 6 p.m. and again on Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holisticare Hospice, 985 Old Eagle School Rd Suite 504, Wayne, PA 19087 or to St. Jude, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shivery Funeral Home, Christiana & Paradise. Comments are closed.
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