SGTM Richard F. Graham, age 85, a native of Simmesport, resident of Baton Rouge,
SGTM Richard F. Graham (retired) passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 on his 85th birthday. A native of Simmesport, LA. and resident of Baton Rouge, he retired after over 39 years with the US Army Reserve and National Guard as a Command Sergeant Major with numerous awards including The Meritorious Service Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal. He retired from the State of Louisiana as Director of Milk and Dairy Division with over fifty years of service. He was a member of HACCP committee with FDA and has been recognized for his volunteer work to assure the safety of Grade A milk products. He is survived by his wife; India McLin Graham, two daughters and spouses; Colleen and Paul Kron and Theresa and Don Detillier, six sons and spouses; Dennis and Sherry Graham, John Graham, Clifton and Charlene Graham, Henry and Connie Graham, Andrew and Pam Graham and Michael and Carolyn Graham, two step-children and spouses; Darlene and Keri Breland and Teri and Ron Cowart, 25 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, his sister and brother-in-law; Charlotte and Hines Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles Henry,Sr. and Emily Anne Clifton Graham, sister and brother-in-law; Emily and Sidney Ewing a brother; Charles Henry Graham, Jr. and the mother of their children; Shirley Barbay Graham. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East 11000 Florida Blvd. Sunday, November 20, 2016 starting at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Visitation will resume Monday, November 21, 2016 at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 am until services in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 pm, conducted by Brother Stephen M. Young II with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his sons and grandsons with the honorary pallbearers are Carl Rushing, Bill Grace and Willie Joe Reynolds. He was a member of Stevendale Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Stevendale Baptist Church Memorial Fund.