Mr. Otis P. "Bob" Graham, 85, of Tovey, IL passed away at 7:16 pm Monday, October 14, 2013 in Taylorville Care Center.

He was born January 18, 1928 in Taylorville, IL the son of James A. and Ruby Mae (Owens) Graham. Mr. Graham married Wanda J. Harris on November 15, 1958 in Union City, TN. She preceded him in death March 10, 2003.

Bob was a member of Midland United Methodist Church and was a Lifetime Member of Taylorville V.F.W. Post #4495. He served in the Army during the Korean War. His entire working career was spent in area coalmines, last at #10 near Pawnee. Mr. Graham loved fishing, hunting, working outside in his garden, playing baseball, playing with his grandkids, swimming, playing horseshoes, cooking out and especially spending time with his family.

Surviving are 2 sons Robert (Helen) Graham and Kevin Graham both of Taylorville, IL 2 daughters Lisa Kimble of Taylorville, IL and Angie Graham with companion Tom Foster of Tovey, IL 2 brothers John Graham of Tovey, IL Ronald (Della) Graham of Bulpitt, IL a sister Donna Faber of Bulpitt, IL 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Tena Graham in 2002, his wife Wanda in 2003, a brother Eugene Graham and a sister Delores Roseberry.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Friday, October 18, in Masterson Funeral Home, Kincaid. Rev. Linda Vonck officiated. Burial with Military Honors by Taylorville V.F.W. followed in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 8:00 Thursday evening at Masterson's. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.