Dale William Graham, 85, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 5:35 A.M. Wednesday April 7, 2021 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Danville, IL.  He was born June 23, 1935, in Prairie Green Township the son of Charles and Martha (Greenberg) Graham.  He married Lou Etta Hanson on January 28, 1967 at the Watseka Methodist Church.  She survives in Hoopeston. 

He is also survived by one daughter, Melinda Graham of Centralia, IL; one son, Matthew (Dona) Graham of Terre Haute, IN; one brother, Delmar (Carolyn) Graham of Urbana, IL; one brother-in-law, Charles “Chuck” Hanson; one granddaughter, Annastasia Graham; two nieces, Michelle (John) Wright and Jolene (Chad) Willis; and two nephews, John Hanson and Richard (Tizita) Hanson. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Dale was a lifelong farmer, farming in partnership with his brother for nearly 50 years.  He had previously worked at Wellington Fertilizer. He served in the United States Army from March 3, 1958 – February 23, 1960.  Dale was an elder at Prairie Green Church of Christ where he also volunteered doing many tasks.  He later attended the Hoopeston United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed attending farm shows and the EAA Annual Airshow in Wisconsin.  Dale collected arrowheads and farm toys and enjoyed driving his corvette and welding metal sculptures. 

Per his wishes, he will be cremated.  A visitation will be held 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Saturday April 17, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL.  The memorial service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Saturday April 17, at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Henwood officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston with military rites being accorded by the Hoopeston American Legion Post #384. 

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 

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