Louis Graham

Louis ‘Louie’ R. Graham Jr., 71, of Woodland died on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 6, 1952 in Clearfield, the son of the late Mary Margaret (Milligan) and Louis R. 'Barney' Graham Sr.

Louis graduated in 1970 from Clearfield Area High School where he excelled on the football team. He drove truck for over 50 years and operated heavy equipment in the strip mines. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing and was a diehard Pittsburgh Steeler fan. Louis also enjoyed people and loved being social.

He was a member of West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield, as well as the Sons and Daughters of Italy #189 of Clearfield.

He is survived by six children, Isaac Graham and wife Deanna of Curwensville, Andrea Jean Graham of Dauphin Island, AL, Dawn Marie Howard of Clearfield, Joshua Graham of Clearfield, Jacob Graham of Altoona, and Jordan Graham of Altoona; eleven grandchildren, Chase Graham, Ally Graham, Hailey Graham, Kayden Howard, Alivia Howard, Ashlynn Graham, Jace Graham, Kayden Graham, Freya Graham, Greyson Graham, and Jaylynn Graham; a brother, Guy Graham and wife Nancy of Clearfield; and a sister, Helen Marsh of Clearfield. Louis is also survived by his significant other, Cindy Teats of Grampian and her son, David Duckett of Clearfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father, Ernest Hugney Jr.; a brother, Anson 'Bud' Graham; and a sister, Thelma Graham.

Funeral services will be held at the Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield on Thursday at 1 PM with Rev. David McElwee and Rev. Paul Bowers officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 AM - 1PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Grane Hospice, 115 Union Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

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