Thurman David Graham
July 6, 1957 — June 21, 2012
MR. THURMAN DAVID GRAHAM, 54, formerly of Iola, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at his home in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on July 6, 1957.
He called Kansas home and attended Fort Scott and Iola Schools. He was a graduate of Iola High School in 1975. He then attended Pittsburg State University. He worked for various construction companies throughout his career.
He married Ida Clark in October 2011. He grew up in the church and was an active member. He recently was attending St. Augustine Parish, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was involved in athletics including basketball, football and was a talented sprinter who was a part of record setting teams. He also enjoyed music and played the drums.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul A. Graham, Sr. and a brother, Nathaniel M. Graham.
He is survived by his wife, Ida; his daughter, Tia Graham; a step-son, Mel (Maggie), step-granddaughter, Imani; parents, Naomi (Eugene) Clounch; siblings, Paul A. Graham, Jr. (Rondalyn), William Rodney Graham (Glenda), Teresa L. Clounch, Gena M. Clounch; nephews and nieces, Chris (Amie) Harris, Tyrone (Gabrielle), Jonathan Johnson, Chandler "Bo" Graham, Jennifer Graham, Jared Graham, Jeff (Ramona) Cole; uncles and aunts, George W. Johnson, Jr., Gloria (Charles) Estill, Kenneth Clounch, Ruby Forbes, Freddie Graham and Ina Clark Bates (Bo); sisters-in-law, Janae Bates and Iesha Clark.