GREENFIELD– Ronald Paul Graham, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2009.  He was born May 20, 1940, in Jasper, Indiana to Granville “George” and Elline “Hief” Graham.  Ron served in the Army and was retired from the Indiana National Guard.  He had worked for 16 years at the Chrysler Indianapolis Electrical Plant.  He has worked for thirty years for the Indianapolis Post Office, most recently at the Wanamaker branch.. 

Ron was a member of the Buck Creek Township Fire Department for 25 years, a member of the Cumberland Masonic Lodge, the NALC union, and the Fishers American Legion.  He enjoyed boating, Nascar racing, and spending time with his family and friends.  Ron was a true American who served for his country and his community.  He always rooted for the home team and was a fan of the Colts, Pacers, Indians, IU, and Purdue.

Surviving him are his wife of 43 years, Cheryl D. (Snyder) Graham of Greenfield; daughter, Crystal D. (Scott) Starkey of Greenfield; son, Paul D. (Maria Tabor) Graham of York, S.C.; four grandchildren, Clara Starkey, Ethan Starkey, Kyle Graham, and Sam Graham; and one sister, Judith Padgett of Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Calling will be Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield with a Masonic Service starting at 5:30 p.m.  Funeral services will take place on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the mortuary.  Burial with full military rites will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery.  Reverend David Wise will be officiating.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Graham may be made to the Buck Creek Township Fire Department or to the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Greenfield.  Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com. 

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