Murel L. Graham

Murel L. Graham, 76, a native and lifelong resident of Georgetown, TN, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the family residence. He was a longtime member of Candies Creek Baptist Church. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation after 30 plus years of service. Mr. Graham was the son of the late Arnold Jerry Graham and Pauline Thompson Graham; he was also preceded in death by his son, Robert Franklin Graham and his brother, Harold Graham. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Louise Graham of Georgetown, TN; two children: Jayne Riand and husband, Jean- Francois of Nashville and David Graham and his wife, Crissy of Cleveland; five grandchildren: Mary Morrow, Sophie Riand, Ashlyn Graham, Ava Grace Graham, and Weston Graham; one brother, Jerry Graham and wife, Doris of Georgetown; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Dr. Jamie Work officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the funeral home. VIEW VIDEO HERE Bobby / Sonya Buckner posted on 6/24/15 Murel and I have been friends for years. He was a great friend and will be missed. To the family our prayer and thought are with you. kimmie earls rogers posted on 6/24/15 David, im lost for words. I am so very sorry to just hear about your dad. I do pray the lord be with you & your family. Just no im truly sorry. God bless..... Teresa Graham posted on 6/24/15 So sorry for your loss! Just heard about Murel passing last night---Susan and Richard are both on vacation---Doug is on duty-----so on behalf of my family--we are saddened--and feel the grief with you! Because only in Feb--the loss of their Dad-Sherman- Is still tender! BUT we know that he is in the presciense of The Lord ---healthy and happy! The Lord bless you! Stephanie Graham Zuidema posted on 6/23/15 Mary Louise, David and Jayne those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in us each day with acts of kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives. My condolences go out to each of you for the loss of a good man, a kind friend and great dad. Hope in the days to come you will find comfort in memories and strength in each other. Stephanie Graham Zuidema Roger Gilbert posted on 6/23/15 I am going to miss my buddy, Murel! I just meet Murel last June and yet feel like I have known him for a very long time. Had some good laughs with him, going to miss you buddy! To Mrs Graham, if there is anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to let me know. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Garcia Davis posted on 6/23/15 Would like to send my deepest condolences to the family of Mr.Graham we will pray for you in your time of need May God give you strength God Bless and see you through Bob Brinkley posted on 6/23/15 Murel you will always in my heart. RIP Sabel Hooper posted on 6/23/15 Mary, Dale and I are very sorry to hear about Murel passing. Will be praying for strength and peace for you and the children. May he walk on street of gold now. He was always a very nice man. Don and Faye Cofer posted on 6/23/15 Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. Beth Hixson posted on 6/23/15 Jayne, please know that you and your family are in my prayers. BARRY AND JILL SNYDER posted on 6/23/15 DEAR DAVID AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE KNOW YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE AT THIS TIME. Lanny & Dea Etta posted on 6/23/15 Mary Louise & family, Murel was a great man, he will be greatly missed by family and friends. Our prayers and sympathy will be with you and the entire family during this difficult time. Love, Lanny & Dea Etta Dan and Dot Culton posted on 6/22/15 Mary Louise, We extend our sincere sympathy to you in the death of Murel. We hold in our memory seeing the two of you in September 2013 at our Anniversary celebration. We are keeping you and the family in our prayers. Love, Dot and Dan Culton Carrie Gaston posted on 6/22/15 Mr. Graham and the whole Graham family are very precious, kind people. I'm very sorry for their loss. Carrie Gaston Carmen & Josie GIANFORTE posted on 6/22/15 Merle was a great neighbor and friend. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Graham family. Love, Carmen & Josie Beci Humphrey posted on 6/22/15 The entire staff of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home wishes to express our deepest sympathy to the Graham family.