CW4 (Ret) Phillip L. Graham was born April 17, 1947, in Osceola, Arkansas and passed away June 24, 2023, in Leesville, LA at the age of 76. He grew up in El Dorado, Arkansas then joined the U.S. Army and retired after 29 years of service. During that time, he served in the Vietnam war. He received his Bachelor’s in Business Management at the University of Maryland while serving in Germany. Phillip was stationed at Fort Polk for 9 years and made Leesville his home after retirement. He worked at the Leesville Unemployment Office before becoming the owner of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in Leesville and DeRidder for 22 years. He was an Enrolled Agent and in 2001, was honored by the IRS as the Exemplary Return Originator (ERO) for the state of Louisiana at their Atlanta convention. Phillip enjoyed watching LSU and the Saints play football. He loved traveling and driving long stretches with his 60’s music blaring. Phil was a quiet man who loved his family. Spending time with them was the most important thing, and they have been blessed with an excellent husband, father, and Pawpaw.
Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Bedford Graham & Dewey St. Clair Graham and brothers, Stanley Graham & Ricky Graham.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Pamela Graham of Leesville;
son, Marc Graham (Sabrina) of San Antonio, TX;
daughters, Stacey Graham of Leesville and Elizabeth Graham Boardwine of Fountain, CO;
and grandchildren, Madelyn & Emily Boardwine of Fountain, CO;
sister, Cathy Vanek of Crawford, TX;
and nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A memorial service for Phillip L. Graham will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Central Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery under the direction of Jeane's Funeral Service. A visitation will be held at Jeane's Funeral Service on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM.
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Visitation
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Aug
100 E Union St.
Leesville, LA 71446
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18
Aug
3348 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446