Allen Eugene Graham, Sr.

Allen Eugene (Budgie) Graham, 64, of D'Iberville joined his mother and father in heaven on May 1, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. Allen was born in Pascagoula, MS and lived in Jackson County and Biloxi for over 40 years. He is known to most as a commercial fisherman. Allen was Baptist and a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy for seven years. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6731 in D'Iberville. Allen was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Graham, mother, Myrtle Graham-Eaton, sister, Mauverine Ball, nephew, Donald A. Ball, niece, Janice M. Ball and sister, Andrea Flowers. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Graham, sons, Allen Graham, Jr. of Houston, TX, William Graham of Magnolia, TX, brother, Guy Williams Graham of Bay St. Louis, MS. Survivors also include six step-children, Roseanna Henderson of Latimer, Deborah Knewasser of Biloxi, Kenneth Hesler of Belle Chasse, LA, Glenn Hesler of D'Iberville, Victor Hesler of Biloxi, Gwendolyn Danforth of Spring, TX, 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pall Bearers will be Carl Borick, Alton Richard, Mack Hall, Gary Hoebeke, Joe Roberts and Glenn Hesler. Visitation is Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi. Graveside service Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Macpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS. In lieu of flowers he asks that you make contributions to V.F.W. Post 6731, 432 N. Gay Rd., D'Iberville, MS 39540. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com