Jackie Lee Graham

Jackie Lee Graham, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Jackie graduated from Southwestern High School and went on to serve as a paratrooper in the United States Army. He retired from the insurance industry after a 35-year career as an agent and, following his retirement, he continued to serve his community in a variety of ministries.

He was born on September 13, 1939, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to the late Viola (Dorton) Schembri. Jackie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nona (McCutcheon) Graham; children, Jackie T. Graham (Vickie) and Charlotte Graham; siblings, Frances Hoggarth (Edward), Ann Chatfield-Burdett (Milton), Mary Stouffer (Russ), Frank Schembri (Nancy), Janet Rusnica (Joe), Rose Hsieh (Yimin), Tim Schembri (JoAnn), and Connie Franklin (Mike); four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jackie's wish was to be cremated, and contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's & Dementia Association (6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205).

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