William M. ‘Bill’ Graham, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.

He was born on July 9, 1959 in Roanoke, to Mozelle Flinchum Graham and the late James W. Graham and had been an area resident all of his life. He was a graduate of Cave Springs High School and was employed for over twenty-five years at Norfolk and Southern Railroad. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Graham.

Along with his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley Graham; two sons, Clinton and Austin Graham; two grandchildren, Kaylee and Jayce; three brothers, Greg Graham, Brad Graham and wife Rhonda, and Jason Graham and girlfriend Susan Fradette; sister-in-law, Judith Graham; former wife, Christy Meeks, the mother of his children; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 12:15 PM, Friday, November 27, 2015 at Sherwood Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10 AM to 12PM, Friday, prior to the service at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 2840 Electric Rd. Suite 106A Roanoke, VA 24018 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.