Graham Wesley Williams

Graham Wesley Williams, Sr., 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Preceding him in death were his parents, Alvis and Mary Williams; and a brother, John A. Williams. His surviving family includes his wife of 53 years, Ann Williams; son, Graham W. Williams, Jr. and wife, Cammie; granddaughter, Mary Rose Williams; grandson, Paul Wesley Williams; brother, Eddie Williams and wife, Doris; sister, Mary Ann Semones and husband, John; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made in Grahams name to either the Salem Baptist Church at 103 North Broad Street in Salem, VA 24153 or to the American Diabetes Association at 1701 North Beauregard Street in Alexandria, VA 22311. An online guestbook is available at www.johnmoakey.com. The Williams family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441. Due to the inclement weather, the family will also be receiving friends on Saturday, January 26, 2013, beginning at 12 Noon at Salem Baptist Church followed by the schedule funeral service at 2 p.m.