Ethard Graham

  Ethard Leon Graham left this earth to enter his eternal home with God at 9:50 p.m., June 21, 2019, at James L. West Community Hospice Center of Fort Worth.

  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at East Greenwood Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held at the VFW after the burial.

  Ethard was born March 15, 1935, in the hills of Arkansas, to Robert B. and Ora A. Graham. He was married to Rosetta Stephens for 49 years until her death in 2002. They had three children. Ethard was a dedicated Texas Steel Mill worker for over 20 years. Upon retirement from the steel mill, he went into farming. In later retirement years, Ethard enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Ethard met and married Deloris Long in 2003. Together, they enjoyed traveling, dancing, music and playing dominos.

  Ethard was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ora Graham; his first wife, Rosetta; two brothers and one sister, Bobby, C.E. Graham and Rentha Alegria, as well as their spouses; and grandson, Trey Hoerig.

  Survivors include his wife, Deloris Long; son, Vick Graham and wife, Cindy; two daughters, Denise and Rhonda Graham; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to James L. West Community Hospice Center of Fort Worth.