St. Clair County Obits

THOMAS S. GRAHAM

Osceola Library files
Thomas S. Graham, son of Ada Peery Graham and Milton J. Graham, was born in St. Clair County in 1897 and departed this life on April 5, 1985.
His early life was spent in the Vista community of St. Clair County.
He served his country during World War I with the United States Army.
On March 1, 1922, he was united in marriage to Vivian Whiting. They made their home in the Vista area for many years. Tom was a merchant in Osceola and vista until he retired in the 1950s to operate his farm which he did the remaining years of his life.
He joined the Vista Methodist Church in 1922 and served it faithfully until his death.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Marcus, and two sisters, Cosby and Avanell.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Vivian, a nephew, Milton Ward of Hutchison, KS, a niece, Mrs. Marion Harper of Wheatland, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 3, 1985 at 11 a.m., at the Goodrich Chapel in Osceola, with the Rev.’s David Mansingh and Dennis Willis officiating. Music was provided by J.A. Hartley, soloist, and Mrs. Irene Hartley, accompanist.
Interment was in the Osceola Cemetery.

Note: Osceola Cemetery record lists: Thomas Samuel Graham, born 21 February 1897; died 5 April 1985.