Joseph Clarence Graham, 59, of Colliers, WV, passed away peacefully at 4:03 AM on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his daughter’s house in Bethany, WV after a courageous battle against cancer.

Joe was born on May 4, 1958 in Rochester, PA. He was the son of the late Russell and Thelma (Welshans) Graham.

Joe was a member of the Dutch Fork Christian Church, West Alexander, PA and the Boilers Marker Union Local 154. Many will remember Joe for his enjoyment of hunting and fishing; but most of all, his ability to pester his dear children and grandchildren with his love.

Joe is survived by his four children, Kayla Graham and her companion, Roger Bennett Jr. of Bethany, WV, James Graham of Bethany, WV, Shane Graham - US Marine Corps stationed at Jacksonville, NC, and Austin Graham and his wife, Carly of Bethany, WV, three grandchildren, Blake, Cain and Delaney Bennett, a brother, Russell Graham Jr., and his wife, Diane of Colliers, WV, a girlfriend, Kristi Laudermilt of West Alexander, PA, his former wife, Tina Graham of Wellsburg, WV and two nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 5:00 PM until time of Funeral Service at 7:00 PM at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee, WV (304)527-1717 with Minister John Ater, officiating of the Dutch Fork Christian Church. Following the service, Joe will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, C/O James Funeral Home, 1245 Main Street, Follansbee, WV 26037

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