Gordon Lee Graham, age 70, Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. He was born on January 2, 1950 in Purcell, Oklahoma the son of Gilbert Gordon and Bonnie Mae Buchanan Graham. He graduated from high school and proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He earned a bachelor’s degree from National American University. Gordon was retired from the United States Postal Service and ran Graham’s service.
He was certified in the trades of HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical. Gordon was united in marriage to Mary Zara Rife in 2008. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Overland Park. He was a man who truly lived his Christian Faith. He was involved in Habitat for Humanity, prison ministry, and taught classes at the church. He is survived by his wife, Mary, two sons, Cory and Jamie, four daughters, Anissa, Michelle, Amanda and Michelle, and twelve grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 9:30 am Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the First Southern Baptist Church of Overland Park. Burial will be at 12:30 pm at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Welcome House of Kansas City. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel.
