William Wayne “Bill” Graham, 77, of Desloge, formerly of De Soto, died Oct. 23, 2018, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. Mr. Graham was a truck driver. He enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles and gardening. Born Sept. 3, 1941, in Biggers. Ark., he was the son of the late Thelma (Deaver) and Dewey Graham.
He is survived by a son: Gregory (Christy) Graham of Naples, Fla.; two daughters: Robin (Ray) Graham-Webb of Douglasville, Ga., and Jill (Billo) Graham-Hicks of Dallas, Ga.; a brother: Carol (Diane) Graham of Festus; two sisters: Phyllis (Gary) Carter of Festus and Virginia Slayton of Carlinville, Ill.; a sister-in-law: Janet Graham of Puxico; 11 grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Russell Graham; and two sisters: Elsa Thoman and Georgia Rice.
Memorial gathering is scheduled at noon and a memorial service is set for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Mahn Funeral Home, 900 N. Main St., in De Soto. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.