Joseph F. Graham, 90, of Lancaster formerly of Strasburg, PA died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Calvary Fellowship Homes.His wife Barbara M. (Welk) Graham preceded him in death in 1993.
Born in Paradise, he was the son of the late Maurice and Esther Trout Graham.Joe retired as a custodian for the Lampeter Strasburg School District in 1993.Prior to his career as a custodian, Joe worked his father's farm near Mt. Pleasant Road.His hobby was growing vegetables.Joe was an avid walker and he enjoyed helping others and visiting shut-ins.
He was a longtime member of Calvary Monument Bible Church.
Surviving are two children, Esther Robinson, wife of Thomas Robinson of Strasburg, Donald Graham, husband of Sandra serving with OMF in Singapore; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister Viola Hassel.
A celebration service honoring Joe's life will be held at Calvary Fellowship Homes, 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster, PA on TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 at 11:30 AM.Family and friends will be received from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will be in Calvary Monument Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe's memory to Calvary Fellowship Homes – Benevolent Fund, 502 Elizabeth Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601.Arrangements entrusted to Murray A. Miller at Reynolds Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville, PA. To send an online note of condolence, please visit our website at reynoldsfuneralhome.net.