Richard Allen Graham, age 80 of Flaggy Meadow, Mannington, WV passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born April 28, 1945 in Fairmont, WV a son of the late George Donald “Don” Graham and Mildred Roberta Bouch Graham.
He is survived by his son Tommy Graham of Fairmont, his daughter April (Gerard) Norris of Hundred, and his three grandsons, Tyler (Hannah) Norris of Paden City, Logan Norris of Hundred, and Mason Norris of Hundred. Richard is also survived by his sister Terry (Fay) Hamilton of Katy, his brother Gary (Linda) Graham of Katy, his two brothers-in-law, Bill Dancy of Belleville, PA and Steve (Sharon) Dancy of Louisville, KY, his sister-in-law Nellie Dancy of Charleston, WV, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Sue Dancy Graham who died in 2002.
Richard was a 1963 graduate of Farmington High School who served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He worked for and retired from Equitable Gas Company with 35 years of service as well as managing Graham’s Taxidermy in Rachel for 50 years as a taxidermist. He spent the last two decades being a Hundred Hornet fan and supporter for his grandsons, to which he felt they were his greatest accomplishments! The family would like to Thank all who took part in Richard’s care the last two years.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 3-7:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 beginning at 11:00am with Evangelist Steve Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at the Viewpoint Cemetery in Rachel.
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Tommy, April, Gerard, Tyler, Logan and Mason--
Our deepest condolences to your entire family. Richard was so loved by so many! My mother (Sharon) has such fond memories of them sharing birthdays together and visiting during the earlier years when Tommy and April were growing up. We remember him to always have a happy smile and a contagious laugh that will be greatly missed.
We will keep you close in prayer during this difficult time and pray that the wonderful memories you have shared with him will hold close to you during this time and always.
With love,
Noelle, Jeff, Sharon and family
April and Tommy,
I am so sorry to hear about Richard. You and your families are in our prayers. I am so glad to read that Richard really enjoyed his final years Cherri g on his grandkids. We miss you guys and hope to see you soon.
Miah