Date Of Birth: May 22, 1961
Date Of Death: August 6, 2007
William Stansberry “Bill” Graham, 46, died August 6, 2007 at his home in Indianapolis. He was born May 22, 1961 in Indianapolis. He graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1979 and from Indiana State University in 1983. He was employed at Dynamark Graphics Group for 21 years. Bill earned the Boy Scout rank of Eagle and 3 Eagle palms. He served as scoutmaster of Troop 109 in Fishers for 8 years. Bill enjoyed life to the fullest with a wide circle of friends. They enjoyed a multitude of great outdoor activities together. Bill is survived by his parents, Bob and Joann Graham; a brother, Jim (Linda); and two nieces, Alyson and Taylor Graham. Visitation will be Sunday, August 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Harry Moore Family Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis. Services are Monday, August 13 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with calling 1 hour prior. Interment will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contribution may be made to Crossroads of America Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Steve Mindy Amanda Swinney says
So sorry to hear the news ,We hope to be there Sunday ! Steve
CD says
You were a true friend in every sense of the word. You will be missed dearly, but never forgotten.
Love, Chris & Sheila Davis
Scott Susie Shawn McLaughlin says
A truly friendly man, Bill Graham will be missed by all of us. His kind-hearted personality, cheerful smile, and love for life will live forever in our memories. Such men are rare in that they bestow their wealth in friendships and experiences rather than the materials of everyday life.
August 10th, 2007
gary reid jenkins says
bill was and will always be one of the most kind and caring people i have ever had the privilage to call friend. he will be missed on a daily basis and will always hold a very select and special place in my heart.he brought many people into my life that i also feel privilaged to count among my friends. my wednesdays will never be the same without bills wit, humor and constant reminder that he was a better and more skilled gamer than i.i have lost a piece of my life but gained a place in my heart.good-bye bill.
Karen Briones says
Although I had only known Bill for a short time, he always acted with great politeness to all, and was an all-round “nice guy”. My heart goes out to your family and friends.
Andy Eslinger says
I will always have you in my memories and heart. Miss you Bill
Mike Edgecomb says
Brother Bill
You made a great happiness on earth for all your friends. You were always a happy person. You could never figure out why people just wouldn’t be happy and lighten up, live life and have fun. So you did day by day hoping maybe they would get it and just live life to the fullest, Bill thanks for being a great brother always willing to help anyone at anytime to do anything. May all your friends learn alot from this time that has come upon you. Many prayers to your family & friends. God bless you Bill.
Mike
Lynn Cooper says
To all of us who had the privelege of knowing Bill, we should consider ourselves blessed. He touched so many people and truly was a friend for life whether you saw him weekly or once in awhile. For those closest to him, and there were so many such as my brothers, Scott and Brent, their lives are forever changed. May they find strength and comfort with all the wonderful memories they have of the special times shared with Bill. I know my birthday will never be the same as Bill and I shared the same birthdate, exactly one year apart. He was the “brother” in between Scott and Brent. God Bless you Bill and all of those who love you. Please help them stay strong, and continue on in true Bill style, with kindness, compassion, humor, and a zest for living life to the fullest. With Love and Thanks, rest well Crash. You will be so missed. Lynn Cooper
Fishrs IN
Joe Kara Collins says
Bill, Ever since the first time we met at ISU to the recent fishing trip you were always fun to be around. Crash, you were loved by all and will be truly missed by all of us. Camping,canoeing, volleyball or the Indy 500 you will be with us in spirit.
Jay Kress says
Bill was a good soul – never judging, always welcoming, and accepting of all others. I am fortuante to have known Bill, and feel honored to have been considered a friend of his.
Ron Shirley Cooper says
Bill,
We have such fond memories of you. You were always cheerful, kind and smiling. We showed you properties from Danville to Noblesville until you found the one you bought. All you were concerned about was a large lot for volleyball and being close enough to your friends that they wouldn’t mind the drive. Always thinking of others. You will be missed and we will sometime see you on the other side.
Ron and Shirley Cooper, parents of Scott, Brent and Lynn
Scott Denise Lillian Mosteller says
Bill was kind, courteous and respectful to each and everyone he met. Totally selfless and loyal he defined friendship. He was a friend, brother and even fatherly to many of us. We thank him for all the wonderful times and for enriching our lives. The pain we now feel is tremendous, it will not overcome or outlast our memories of him.
We love you Bill.
Brian Heitzman says
I am greatly saddened to hear about Bill. I remember him dearly through scouts and on my path to Eagle Scout. He helped me greatly through example and motivation. I also know he helped a score of boys. We all have a couple stories of him on campout with unusual and effective teaching methods. I remember on one campout he said everyone has to be out of there tent for your petrol to eat breakfast. Our response was ôbut he wonÆt get upö. With a smile he walk away and all of us went to the tent grabbed the scoutÆs ankles and pulled him out the tent, while in his sleeping bag, and then zipped the tent shut. Then Bill came over he said ôgood job using your resourcesö. Then we all watched a very grumpy scout waddle over to his meal still in his sleeping bag. This scout also quickly learned to get up in the morning.
He was a good man. I regret that I could not say these words in person. He helped teach me how to handle responsibilities and I cannot see how neglecting my current responsibilities would honor him. So I will give him the highest honor I know and simply call him my friend that will be missed by many.
Brent Robin Andy Spencer Shelby Cooper says
My family and I will miss you dearly. We have been friends for twenty + years.I will miss our long conversations when we where room mates. God bless every one who knew you, for there lives will never be the same. We love you Bill
Brent Robin Andy Spencer Shelby Cooper says
mark wilcher says
Bill, I will think of you whenever I stick my paddle in the water. When I go hiking, I will think of you on the trail. Sitting up my tent will always remind me of the camping trips we took together. Biking with my kids, your memory will be there as well. I hope to keep our volleyball friends together and playing once a week in remembrance of you. Star fleet battles will go on without you, but it will never be the same. You brought so much to the game it is hard to imagine what it is going to be like without you. God I miss you Bill.
Valerie Ellis says
From the moment I heard the news…. a great saddness came over me. Though I did not know him as well as many, I have tried to come to terms with the finality of Bills departure from our “here”. I have realized …it is not for me to mourn the lose of his kind soul, but to celebrate his life . Bill always lived large and for me that will be my memory….To live life to the fullest!!! My support and respect to all that loved him. I plan to honor Bills life through my actions everyday! Live, Love and Laugh
Dan Legan says
There is so much to say about Bill, it makes it hard to start. He always thought of others, and really loved his friends. When you ask him for help, he was always there. I’ll miss my #1 racing buddy dearly.
Scott Cooper says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and extended family that Bill has left behind. I cannot put into words how much I miss Bill’s company. We had a common bond that even through death, cannot be broken. I will miss you dearly brother. Scott Cooper
Peter Willis says
Bill and I went to Skiles Test school we played littel leage baseball together and was one of my first real friends it saddend me to here the news god bless his family and friends