Billy Graham, 59, of Amarillo died on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 1, 2016 at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Martin Road Chapel with Bob Miller and E.R. "Buster" Foster, officiating. A private family burial will follow in Llano East Cemetery. LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Funeral Directors, Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road.
Billy was born on October 18, 1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Arnold and Alice Graham.His family moved to Amarillo when Billy was a small child. He married the love of his life, Jan Taylor on July 3, 1980. He worked for Tyson Foods in product protection for many years. He also worked in the furniture business as an upholstery and repair man. He started his furniture career at Family Furniture and most recently at Buzula Furniture. Billy was an amazing artist and could fix about anything. He loved to cook and take care of his dogs Hummer and Toby. He was known as "Pops" to his grandchildren, and "Old Man" to his children. Billy never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone.
He is survived by his parents, Arnold and Alice Graham; wife, Jan Graham; children, Brad Graham, Billy Graham and wife Danielle and Amy Graham; brothers, Bob Graham and wife Bobbie, Donald Graham and wife Rhonda, Tom Graham and wife Pam; grandchildren, Jayson and Mariah Graham.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Bradham and Dr. Jesus Sahad.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the funeral home.