Robert E. Graham

Robert E. “Butch” Graham, 70, of Lancaster, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at his home.

Butch was a 1959 graduate of Lancaster High School and worked for 36 years in the Anchor Hocking Box Shop. Butch was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2120 and the 40 et 8. He loved bowling, hunting, and fishing. Butch also enjoyed volunteering with the Lancaster Soap Box Derby.

Butch is survived by his loving children, Thomas Graham, Cheryl (Robert) Dilley, and Timothy (Jennifer) Graham; grandchildren, Kaitlin Graham, Dustin (Emileigh) Dilley, Jessica Dilley, Joshua Dilley, Conner Graham, and Stephanie Graham; great grandchildren, Addisyn and Mason; sisters, Barbara (Larry) Arledge, Charlotte (Bob) Linn, and Carla (Butch Primmer) Yantes; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and many friends.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Mary L. Graham; sister, Patricia Graham; and brother, James L. Graham.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio with Pastor Mel Truex officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday and 1 hour prior to the service Saturday.

Funeral Service

Saturday September 24, 2011 , 10:30 AM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Visitation

Friday September 23, 2011 , 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Visitation

Friday September 23, 2011 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home

Visitation

Saturday September 24, 2011 , 9:30 PM - 10:30 AM at Frank E. Smith Funeral Home