Bobby Gene Graham (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Bobby Gene Graham, son of Gene and Clema Dennis Graham, was born July 11, 1936, in Linneus, Missouri. He departed this life Friday, August 9, 2019, in his home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-three years, and twenty-nine days.
On July 16, 1965, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Christy and they shared the last fifty-four years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, B. J. and J. R.; a brother, Jim; and a sister, Dee.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn, of the home; two daughters, Debbie Deskins, and her husband, Alvin, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Penny Hanes, and her husband, Kevin, of Jamesport, Missouri; three sons, Terry Bouzek, and his wife, Beth, of Cassville, Missouri, David Bouzek, and his significant other, Tracy Summers, of Trenton, Missouri, and Robbie Graham, of Oak Dale, Louisiana; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronnie Lane, of Hale, Missouri, and Charles Lane, of Kimberling City, Missouri; five sisters, Cleo Lane, of Milan, Missouri, Carolyn Roberts, Bonnie Van Dusseldorp, Nora Rice, all of Brookfield, Missouri, and Donna Sego, of Chillicothe, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in the Meadville, Missouri area. Through the years, he worked for Otto Johnson Garage, and then for Trenton Foods, which became Carnation/Nestles Corporation. After he and Evelyn were married, they made their home in Trenton, Missouri, and lovingly raised their family.
Bobby made a profession of faith in Christ when he was eighty and was baptized that same year. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Trenton, Missouri for many years.
In his spare time he loved watching NASCAR, and was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. He also enjoyed playing cards. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his children and all of his grandchildren.
Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them during his eighty-three years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Trenton, MO.
A memorial has been established for Integrity Hospice and left at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, MO.
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