Howard Graham

Ava, Missouri

Howard Graham,   64 years, 8 months, and 29 days old, passed away on, May 12, 2025, at his home.

He was born August 13, 1960 in Ava, Missouri, to William Doil and Tessie Lorene (Page) Graham.

Howard and Diane (Young) Graham were united in marriage on April 9, 1983, in Douglas County, Missouri.

He retired from working as a stockman and bull hauler.  Howard was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and fishing.  He loved his mules named Earnest and Pete that he rode while hog hunting. Howard loved sharing WWE wrestling and Sasquatch hunting with the grandkids. He always liked working in his garden and taking care of his chickens. He had a soft spot for his pug Izzy. He really liked visits from Duane and Cindy Young.

Everyone loved his big laugh.  He loved the attention he received when he would make something special.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Wayne Graham; mother and father-in-law, Delores and Doyle Young; and in-laws, Donna Barton and Rick Woods.

Howard is survived by his wife, Diane; his children, Darren and Jessica Young, Amber Graham, and JD and Nicole Graham; grandchildren, Blaine and Brooklyn Young, Mackenzi Horstman, Sadee and Jasper Johnson, Caiden Palmer, and Jett Graham; his siblings, Thelma and Steve Clayton, Hershel and Marie Graham, Terri Graham and Lisa Graham; also by his in-laws, Debbie Woods, Jim Barton, and Danny and Toni Young,  as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Howard loved his wife, kids and grandkids with his whole heart. He would do anything for them.

Funeral services for Howard will be Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava, Missouri with burial to follow in the Fannon Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM to service time.  Officiating will be Pastor Charles McFarland. Memorial donations can be made to the family as a love offering.