John Robert Graham

Mr. John Robert Graham, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Marlin. 

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2021, at Adams Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Watkins officiating. 

John was born Oct. 15, 1936, to Donald and Beatrice Graham in Centreville, Mich. He graduated from Orland High School in Orland, Ind., in 1954.

John married the love of his life, Shirley Melchi, in 1956.  They celebrated 50 years together, and she preceded him in death.  He worked at Midwest Foundry in Indiana as machine operator.   John was a member of First United Methodist Church in Orland, Indiana. He moved from Indiana to Marlin in 2012.

John loved watching most sports and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Shelly Graham; and brother, Jerry Graham.

Survivors include his son, Rick Graham and wife Rose of Stroh, Ind.; daughter, Kelly Szelestey and husband Charles of Marlin; grandsons, John Sholl Jr. and wife Mayra, Chris Sholl and Chona, and Brian Sholl and Aspen; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald Graham and wife Cindy of Orland, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.