Arthur Graham

Arthur “Slodie” Graham, Jr. was born to Arthur Graham, Sr. and Essie Mae on October 7, 1948. Arthur graduated from Cincinnati Public Schools and attended the University of Cincinnati. In 1966, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he was stationed in Trinidad and served as a Military Police Officer. He later served as a Sergeant in the Vietnam War and earned a Bronze Star with a Combat Valor. He was honorably discharged in 1970 after a four year tour of duty.
Arthur married Venita Henry Graham and they had one daughter, Sherise Venee Graham.
Arthur was always the life of the party and was well known and loved throughout the community of Madison-ville. He was an avid Chess player and could hold his own with the best of them. He loved to read, dance, sing, play the guitar and watch old movies. He also loved to spend time with his family.
Arthur leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Venita L. Graham; his daughter, Sherise V. Graham Dorman (Shawn); his sister, Saundra Graham-Jones; his three brothers, Mallory Graham, Darryle Graham and Arthur Eugene Sprawl; three grandchildren, Donald, Iyan and Cortnie Hill; four great-grandsons and a host of relatives and friends.
Arthur was preceded in death by his grandmother, Susie Graham who helped to raise him; his parents, Arthur Sr. and Essie Mae; and his brother, Phillip Graham.
Arthur was loved by many and will be missed by all.