Obituaries

September 13, 1978 to January 10, 2013

FRANCESVILLE - James Robert Eugene "Jim Bob" Graham, 34, of Winamac, passed away at 6:15 p.m.,Thursday, Jan. 10, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born Sept.13, 1978 in Winamac to Robert "Bob" and Janet Disinger Graham, who survive. On March 3, 2007 he married Ashley Cotner. She survives. 

Also surviving are: 
Ryan (Diane) Graham, Winamac, Brother 
Violet Disinger, Francesville, Maternal Grandmother 
Andrew Graham, Nephew 
Abigail Graham, Niece 
Katie (Alan) Fritz, Winamac, Aunt 
Betty (Don) Stotler, Bloomington, Aunt 
Karen Speicher, Bloomington, Aunt 
Larry (Diane) Disinger, Francesville, Uncle 
John Speicher, Winamac, Uncle 
Garry and Sharon Cotner, Winamac, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law 
Troy Cotner, Winamac, Brother-in-law 
Several Cousins 

Preceded in death by: 
Charles Richard Disinger, Maternal Grandfather 
Dimp and Kathleen Waymire, Paternal Grandparents 
Brian S. Speicher, Cousin 
Ricky S. Disinger, Uncle 
Guy Waymire, Uncle 
Diana Disinger, Aunt 

Mr. Graham attended Pleasant Ridge Bible Church in Francesville. He was a 1998 graduate of Winamac Community High School and a 2000 graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis. He had worked as a mechanic, farmer, and self-employed truck driver. He owned and operated Grahams Transport, Inc. He liked to shoot clay pigeons and to ride horses. He loved spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephew. He was a loving husband, son, and brother. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. He enjoyed life to the fullest.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday (Jan. 16), at the funeral home, with Leonard Allen officiating. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.