Graham, Wendell Dale

Wendell Dale Graham, age 76, went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024. He passed with his wife and daughter by his side. He was a kind and caring husband and father who loved his family. He always put his family first.

He retired from Montgomery County Schools after 34 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Martha Graham; brothers, Paul and Homer Graham; his sister, Barbara Cox; and brother-in-law; Jerry Cox.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marsella; his daughter, Faye Lyons and husband Dustin; and his precious granddaughter, Kimberly, who referred to her grandfather as ‘Poppy’. He is also survived by his brother, Neal Graham and wife Kathy; sisters, Bonnie Hawks and Beatrice Belcher and husband Guy; sisters-in-law, Alice Cox, who was a special caregiver and friend, Carol Sawyers and husband Jerry; brother-in-law, ‘his buddy’ Aubrey Kozar and wife Sandy; sister-in-law, Shirley Graham and special friend, Dianne Brown.

Our family would like to give a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice staff, Sharon Shewey, Laura Mustard, Tim Reno, and Chaplain Jim Tunnell for the excellent care and compassion they showed Mr. Graham and his family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with Pastor Greg Taylor officiating. Private interment will follow in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Floyd.