CENTRALIA — Michael Graham, Sr., 72, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born May 9, 1951 in Centralia, the son of Leonard Graham and Rosemary (Reynolds) Graham. He married Sharon Harriss on May 9, 1970 and she preceded him in death on January 15, 2017.
Michael is survived by four children: Sharon Raejean Foster of Petersburg, Indiana, Dawn Fyke and husband Samuel of Centralia, Michael H. Graham, II and wife Melissa of Salem, and Christopher Michael Graham and wife Carrie of Vandalia; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one brother: Monte “Joe” Graham and wife Kerry of Centralia; three sisters: Mary Elnora “Nora” Jeffers of Kinmundy, Marsha Kretzer of Centralia, and Monecia Boozer and husband Ike of Centralia; sister-in-law: Patty Graham and fiancé Ron Brothers of Centralia; brother-in-law: Perry Pennington of Centralia; also surviving is several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard and Rosemary Graham, a brother: Mackie Graham; sister: Marla Pennington; and an infant brother: Dale Graham.

In his younger years, Michael enjoyed going hunting and fishing. He had a passion for working on computers, and raced RC Cars. Family was the most important thing in his life. He will be missed by all his family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service for Michael Graham, Sr. will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

In memory of Michael, memorial donations may be made to the family with checks payable to Dawn Fyke and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Graham family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.