Billy Max Graham, LCDR, was born September 29, 1928 in Eastland, Texas.  He died on June 19, 2012 in McAlester, Oklahoma.  Graveside services were held Friday, June 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery, McAlester, Oklahoma.  Rev. O. C. Hawkins, Chaplain of the Robert B. Thomas, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1098 officiated .  Military Honors were provided by the U. S. Navy Honors Team, Robert B. Thomas, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1098.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Uvonne (Johnson) Graham of the home; sons and daughters-in-law Keith & Rebecca Graham of Krebs, Oklahoma; Randy & Diane Graham of McAlester, Oklahoma.  Daughters and sons-in-law Donna & Kenny Johnston McAlester, Oklahoma; Connie & Doyle Reagan of Indianola, Oklahoma.  Grandchildren:  Tammy Reagan Shaw, Phillip Reagan, Marcus Reagan & wife, Kelli, Sandra and Rob Morriss, Shannon & Stan Clark; Bryn & Brian Greer, Kristie Kowals, Brian Graham, April Key, Klent & Stacie Johnston, Cory and Bron Reagon.  Great-Grandchildren:  Graham, Jake, Parker, Skylar, Trace, Trenton, Maguire, Gabi, Hudson, Levi, Lelley, Asylynn Hunter, Harley, Macie Kylie, Aston, Reagan, Ridge and Jordan.  Brother:  Clifford Graham of Ranger, Texas.  Special friends:  Betty Spann, Tookie Hart, Bonnie Maisano, Kenny & Anita Humphries, Members of the Alpha PSI of ESA Soroity and Dr. Chris Manschrick and Staff.

He was preceded in death by his father, R. Q. Graham; mother, Ester (Lasiter) Graham and sister Joyce Eaves.