Paul Grady Graham, 68, of De Soto died June 25, 2019. Mr. Graham worked for Talbert Ford of De Soto and was a mechanic for T&J Towing for many years. He formerly co-owned the Graham-Palmer Auto Body in De Soto. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of the De Soto VFW, the De Soto Elks and the De Soto Amvets. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, fish fries, barbecue and playing horseshoes. Born July 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Edith (Garuc) and Grady Graham.
He is survived by two sons: Nicholas P. Graham of De Soto and Richard A. Graham of Texas; a daughter: Veronica (Michele) Graham-Roireau of Connecticut; a brother: Dale (Joyce) Graham of Texas; and a grandson: Justin Roireau of Connecticut.
A memorial gathering is at 9 a.m. and a memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Valle. Burial with full military honors will be in the cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.