John Joe Graham

John Joseph Graham, age 75, a resident of Philippi, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 surrounded by his family, at his residence. John was born October 2, 1945 in Elkins, a son of the late Ison Lee an Ella Marie (Conte) Graham. Surviving-

Children, John Joseph Graham II and wife Mary of Beverly
Dennis Lee Graham and wife Tara (Mitchell) of Arden
Jeremy John Ward of Elkins
Melissa Harris of Texas
Deanna Marie Graham of Maryland
Tara Dawn Graham of Philippi
Ra’chelle Elaine Graham and husband Glenn Brown of South Carolina
Trisha La’nea Shreve and husband Jeff of Philippi

Step-daughter, Jeanette Thomas of St. Augustine, FL

His love for over 30 years, Marilyn Joyce Graham

Brothers, Ison Paul Graham of Elkins
Jeff Graham of Elkins
Stephen Wayne Graham of Weston

Sister, Elaine Roberts of Apple Grove

20 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two expected great-grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews

John was preceded in death by his previous wife, Terri Lynn Snider, sisters, Eva Lou “Toots” Graham Whitmire, Donna Jean Graham Willcut, Mary jo Graham Mayo

John was owner of Graham Drilling, co-owner and president of Midwest Energy, he was an entrepreneur and owned several side businesses, as water well driller, auctioneer, volunteer EMT/fireman in Junior, as an Ice Cream truckowner/driver, Bargain Barn in Philippi, and Tanks Alot.

In honor of John’s request cremation will be honored.

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Saturday November 7, from 4-5 pm. A memorial service will be held at 5pm with Pastor Johnny Paul Williams officiating.