Jimmy Graham

James Martin Graham, better known as Jimmy, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday June 30, 2013 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born April 7, 1959 to Johnny Ray Graham and Joan (Rice) Graham in Redlands, California. Jimmy was 54 years, 2 months and 23 days old. Jimmy attended Unity Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas. As a young man, Jimmy married the love of his life, Lisa. Together they spent 35 years and raised two wonderful children and enjoyed their grandchildren. When Jimmy wasn't working, he enjoyed turkey hunting and fishing. He just loved to be out in nature. At retirement in September of 2012, Jimmy held the position of Area Maintenance Supervisor. He had worked for Arkansas State Hwy & Transportation Dept. for 33 years. Jimmy was a good ol' boy that enjoyed his friends and could be counted on for anything. He loved his family and his most treasured memories was the time he spent with them. Jimmy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his love, his wife, Lisa of the home, two daughters: Jessica Butler and husband Daniel of Waldron, Arkansas, and Lori Kelley and husband Jasper of Waldron, Arkansas. Jimmy is also survived by his mother, Joan Hutchens and husband Bill, of Waldron, Arkansas, two sisters: Terrina Lawson of Jenny Lind, Arkansas and Carrie Hattabaugh and husband James of Booth, Arkansas, mother in law, Imogene Slagle and husband Bob, of Y-City, Arkansas and father in law, Lloyd Odean Graham of Waldron, Arkansas. Papa will be forever missed by two grandchildren: Bryna Danielle Butler and Connor Lee Butler. Jimmy will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives were impacted by him including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and loved ones. Jimmy is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Graham, grandparents, Clyde & Katherine Graham and Carl & Louise Rice. Jimmy's life celebration will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas with Bro. Mike Dugan and Ray Jett officiating. Interment will follow in the Sehorn Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas. Jimmy's pallbearers will be Brad McCurry, Larry Lovett, Brian Parsons, Freddie Ridenhour, JD Newberry, Rusty Craig, Gerald Ennis and Jack Yancey. Honorary pallbearers will be the Arkansas State Highway Dept. Jimmy's visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.