Alvin Richard Graham

Alvin Richard Graham, 77, of Christiansburg passed away March 24, 2017. He was a proud Army Ranger in the 101st Airborne Division from 1962 to 1964. Richard is one of the co-founders of G&H Appliance in Christiansburg. He was also a member of the Christiansburg American Legion. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Mary Graham; daughter, Letha Graham; grandson, Tyler Carr and brother, Lloyd Graham. He is survived by son, Ronald Graham and Mary; step-children, Thaddus Bartley, Peggy Vaught and Jerry Bartley; loving companion, Barbara Hensley; grandchildren, Brandon Bishop and Sara Carr; great grandchildren, Hannah, Landon and Carley; sister, Dorothy Hollandsworth; brother, James Graham; special family friends, Mike Fox and Robert and Janice Simpkins; and many nieces, nephews and his special family at G&H Appliance. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 30 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ed Watkins officiating. Interment and military honors will follow in Den Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; PO Box 61; Shawsville, VA 24162.