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Randolph – David L. Graham, 84, of Randolph, passed away peacefully into the heavenly arms of his savior Jesus Christ on Friday, (October 16, 2026) surrounded by his family at UPMC- WCA- Chautauqua Hospital in Jamestown.
David was born November 13, 1941, in Jamestown, the son of the late Clinton Leroy Graham and Ethel O. (Martin) Graham
Mr. Graham attended Jamestown High School. Dave relocated to the Randolph area after marrying Barbara J. Flasher on April 12, 1975 following the death of her first husband. During that time, David was the Manufacturing Manager for Truck-Lite in Falconer, and after retirement, he and Barb worked as caretakers at Camp Timbercrest in Randolph for 13 years and re-retired as caretaker at Camp Sugarbush in Kingsman Ohio with the Girl Scouts of America. He was also known as a friend to the Amish and helped as a transporter. Through the years of driving the Amish, Dave developed a very special friendship with them.
Dave was a member of the East Randolph Methodist Church. His family and grandchildren were his everything. He enjoyed always having and working on a special project, antique car collecting and restoring, woodworking, hunting, fishing, plumbing and spending time with his grandkids teaching them all he could about life.
He was a member of the East Randolph Methodist Church, Social member of the Randolph American legion Post 181, Randolph VFW Post 6533 and the Warren Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge and the Truck-lite retiree luncheon group that he always looked forward to and enjoyed.
Dave is survived by ten children, Kevin (Lori) Stover of Tidioute, Pa., David (Beverly) Graham of Sugar Grove, Pa., Patrick Stover of Garland, Pa., Merikay McDunn of Warren, Kimberly Mighells of Randolph, Julianne (Charles) Lucas of Jacksonville, FL., Johnathan (Jennifer) Graham of Bethany Beach DE, Stanley Stover, and Gregory (Diane) Graham and Ginger (Christopher) Oyer, all of Randolph. 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren (one more also on the way), a sister, Julia "Judy" Williams (Late Al) of Steamburg, sister-in-law; Patricia Conklin of Falconer, friend and first wife, Merilou Johnson of Jacksonville, Fl., and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara J. (Flasher) Graham, whom he married on April 12, 1975 and who preceded him on November 18, 2024, a great grand-daughter; Haley Mighells and siblings; Ronald & Robert Graham, Karen L. Graham and two stillborn brothers.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-7 PM, Thursday, (October 22, 2026) in the Van Rensselaer & Son Funeral Home, 14 Church Street, Randolph, New York, and one hour prior to the funeral on Friday at the Church from 10:00 -11:00 AM.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 23, 2026 from the East Randolph Methodist Church, 122 Church Street, East Randolph, New York. Burial will follow in the Randolph Cemetery. Church pastor Tim Middleton and Dave's friend Pastor Ron Lemon will officiate.
To send a condolence log onto www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials if desired may be sent to the Randolph Community Cupboard, C/O Louise Boutwell, 28 Jamestown Street, Randolph, NY 14772 or to the WNY Special Olympics, 2821 Wehrle Drive Suite 7, Williamsville, NY 14221.