Richard Graham

Richard “Tricky” Graham, 91, of Sebring, passed away at his home Sunday, September 20, 2020.

He was born in Alliance Ohio on May 4, 1929 to Clair W. Graham and Lucy Ann Graham.

On June 27, 1952 Richard married Helen (Fleming) who was the love of his life all of his life. After spending many years as a packer at The Royal China, Richard became a painter and with his brother Bob, had many happy customers throughout Sebring and Alliance.

He was a proud veteran of the Korean War and was a Corporal in the U.S. Army, 11th Airborne Division, 186th Airborne Infantry Regiment. Richard had over 20 jumps in Korea during 1950 and 1951, a time he remembered very clearly and spoke of often.

Survivors include his daughter Teresa (David) Baker of Louisville and son, Richard (Mary Ann) Graham of Atlanta. He had 5 grandchildren, Julia Baker, Michael (Nancy) Baker, Melissa Pline, Amy Graham, and Matt Graham. In addition to his five children, Richard also had five great-grandchildren.

There will be no public services and Richard’s internment will be at the Grandview Cemetery in Sebring. Friends and family may share their online condolences at www.deansfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Dean's Funeral Home Sebring, Ohio.