Robert Graham

Robert L. Graham, 88, Seneca, MO, passed into eternal rest February 14, 2017 at the Joplin Health and Rehab Center after an illness.   Robert Lee Graham was born December 24, 1928 in Ottawa County, OK the son of George Washington Graham and Inez Mae (Hollandsworth) Graham.  Robert served his country in Army of the United State during the Korean War.  He was a member of the former Seneca VFW Post. He worked for the former BF Goodrich Plant in Miami, OK and was a member of the Seneca Christian Church.   Robert married Norma Jean Bennett May 16, 1951 in Bentonville, AR and she preceded him in death June 22, 1999. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Isabell Sherwood.   Survivors include one son, Don Graham, Fairland, OK; one daughter, Janet Smith, Tomball, TX; two sisters, Wilma Hoffman, Seneca and Helen Prater, Neosho; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.     The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 pm, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca.    Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday 17, 2017 at the Seneca Christian Church with Doug Lawson and Joshua Franks officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with family members serving as pallbearers.      In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Seneca Christian Church Building fund in care of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380 Seneca, MO 64865.