Clifton Hays Graham's Obituary
A Celebration of Life for Clifton Hays Graham, 88, of Longview will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Reverend Jimmy Cantey officiating. Mr. Graham passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, March 4, 2021.
A lifetime resident of the Longview – Spring Hill area, Mr. Graham was born January 19, 1933 in Chalk Hill to Joseph Meredith and Alice Hays Graham. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a Shift Supervisor after 35 years of faithful service in the Oxo Aldehyde Dept. at Texas Eastman. But his true love was to always be a Cattle Rancher. Hays was a good and faithful servant serving as a Ruling Elder at Elmira Chapel and working with the Youth. He loved his time with his wife, Lonnie of 62 years, and family. After their retirement they were able to spend many happy years traveling and shared wonderful memories with old and new friends.
Mr. Graham was preceded in death by his parents; and his five brothers, Clyde, Leo, Wayne, Billy and Glen. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Lisa Castleberry and husband James; his son, Cliff Graham and partner, Joseph Garcia. A sister-in-law, Helen Graham; two grandchildren, Amanda Harrison and husband Josh; Austin Castleberry and wife Alicia; two great grandchildren Oaklie Harrison and Oliver Castleberry; and numerous much-loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Elmira Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3505 Elmira Drive, Longview, Texas 75605.
Visitation will be 2-3 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at Elmira Chapel.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.
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