Stephen Graham

Stephen Eugene Graham, 75, of Adair, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on November 26, 1940 in Columbus, Kansas; the son of Ora and Ida (Stoneking) Graham. Stephen worked as a machinist most of his life, retiring from Magic Circle. He married Phyllis Brenneman in Coffeyville, Kansas on March 8, 1974. Together, they have raised 5 boys and have lived in the area for 13 years, coming from Coffeyville, Kansas. Stephen loved hot rod Chevys and racing stock cars and motorcycles. He loved his 5 sons and their families and enjoyed spending time with each and every one of them. He also had a special place in his heart for his two special buddies, Peanut and Little Dude, his Chihuahuas. He leaves behind many wonderful memories and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the Adair Town Community Building in Adair, Oklahoma. To leave his family a message, please visit his Book of Memories at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Phyllis Graham of the home; 5 sons, Jeff Graham and wife Judy of Coffeyville, Kansas, Jim Graham and wife Valorie of Coffeyville, Kansas, Jon Graham and wife Gina of Coffeyville, Kansas, Alex Graham of Larned, Kansas and Darrin Graham of Adair, Oklahoma; sister, Ruth Ann Benedict of Columbus, Kansas; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew.

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