Duane A. “Dewey” Graham, 45, of Clearfield, passed away April 22, 2011 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Mr. Graham was born on Sept. 10, 1965 in Quakertown, PA., the son of Richard and Sharon (Cole) Lope.
He was currently employed at Miller Auto Parts of Clearfield and had previously been employed at Grice Gun Shop of Clearfield for seventeen years.
Mr. Graham was Methodist by faith.
He is survived by his parents, a brother, Jeffrey C. Graham and his wife Dawn of Clearfield, two sisters; Lisa Lope Marsh and her companion Michael Oswalt of Clearfield and Crystal Lope of Clearfield, two nieces; Kayla and Sarah, two nephews; Terrell and Gavin, who was his best buddy and numerous other relatives who loved him.
Mr. Graham was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clark and Nellie Graham and Frank and Grace Lope and maternal grandmother, Gladys Cole.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 27 at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., of Clearfield with Rev. Rodger J. Gorton officiating. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on April 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of services.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield County S.P.C.A., 541 Graham Station Road, Philipsburg, PA 16866 or charity of the donors choice.
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