Harold "Bud" Graham, Jr.

A memorial service celebrating the life of Harold “Bud” Graham, Jr., 63 of Obetz, will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kirkersville chapel of Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service.  Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, one hour prior to the memorial service, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bud was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 18, 1956 to the late Harold Graham, Sr. and Glenna (Newland) Lockhart, who survives.  He passed away unexpectedly at his residence on October 5, 2019. Bud proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  Prior to retirement, he worked with the Air National Guard and 5/3 Bank for many years.  Bud was an avid fisherman and was the tournament director for the Ohio Bass Federation.  He was a member of the Olde Canal Bass Club, and he also enjoyed shooting.  Bud loved everyone he met, would help anyone in need, and will be missed by everyone that knew him. In addition to his mother, survivors include his children, Jennifer Graham and Jon Graham; the mother of his children, Alice (Jones) Graham; two brothers, Jeff Graham and Bill Lockhart, life-long friend, Scott Beckett; and nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Graham. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bud to, Ohio Bass Federation Youth Program, Youth Director:  Dean Barnhart, 1322 N. Wooster Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44622. To view Bud's Journey of Remembrance video click on this link. Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Bud and the Graham family.