Thomas E. Graham

Memorials may be made to The Humane Society. Thomas E. Graham, Jr., of Foristell, MO, passed away at his home on June 6, 2008 surrounded by family, after battling a lengthy illness. Mr. Graham is a former native of Mooresville, North Carolina, where he resided for over twenty years. Mr. Graham is survived by his wife, Leanne Graham of Foristell, MO; loving daughter, Lindsay Graham of Grayson, Georgia; mother, Loretta Graham of Lynn Haven, FL, father, Thomas Graham, Sr. of Milton, FL; sister, Terry Graham of Andalusia, AL, and sister Shirley Owings of Lynn Haven, FL. He was born on January 19, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana. Mr. Graham was employed in the textile industry. After high school, Mr. Graham worked with Singer as a mechanic on textile machinery. After leaving Singer, Mr. Graham joined Groz-Beckert USA and remained a dedicated employee for twenty-three years. He held several position at Groz-Beckert USA including Technical Support, Technical Manager, and National Sales Manager the past thirteen years. His love of the water was obvious to all who knew him, as he loved water skiing and boating on Lake Norman. He also enjoyed his Harley-Davidson's and treasured bike trips with friends. A true Animal lover, he is also survived by his best friends, Rose, English Bulldog; and Linde, German Shephard. A special thank you to Groz-Beckert USA, Groz-Beckert Germany, and all the wonderful colleagues that supported Tom through his illness. In addition, the family would like to thank Dr. Richard Krumdieck, of Mooresville, NC and the local BJC Hospice Team. The family would also like to thank the numerous family members and friends who have helped in many ways over the years.