William “Willie” David Graham, Sr., age 76, of Hot Springs, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his residence.

He was born April 24, 1949, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by his parents, the late Calvin L. Graham and Ruby Ward Graham; his first wife, Martha Mullens Graham; two brothers, Eldridge Graham and Gary Graham; three sisters, Judy Phillips, Catherine May and Marie O’Conner.

"Willie" as he was affectionally called, leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Sherry Persinger Graham of Covington, a son, William (Angela) Graham of Covington, a daughter, Brenda Lewis of Covington; two step-sons, Bobby (Kelly) Wolfe, Jr., and Raymond (Angie) Wolfe of Covington; two step-daughters, Christinia (Jacob Leitch) Lappeaux and Jennifer Pritt of WV;  three sisters, Bonnie Graham, Dolly Miller, Jeanette (Bob) Malashevich of Covington; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Caleb and Jacob Graham.

Willie worked as a farm manager for Green Valley Farms and Garten Farms and also worked for Garten Trucking Company and Greenway’s Real Estate and Auction Company. He was an active member of Moose Lodge #610.

Abiding with Mr. Graham’s wishes, his body has been cremated.

A visitation will be held at Arritt Funeral Home on Saturday, January 11, 2024 from 4:00-5:30 PM.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of his arrangements.

Friends wishing to send tributes online may do so by logging into arrittfuneralhome.com.