Joseph Raymond Graham, 68 of St. Clairsville, Ohio died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1950 in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Donald Raymond Graham and Helen Troyanovich Graham.

Joe was a 1968 graduate of St. Clairsville High School and continued his education at West Liberty University.

He was a retired band instrument technician working for CA House Music for 40 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, coaching baseball for St. Clairsville Jr. Sports, playing the violin in local bands, and most recently just hanging out with friends. He was Russian Orthodox by faith.

Surviving are his children, Somer Lee Graham, Joelle Brianne Graham, Joshua (Chloe) Raymond Graham; one precious grandson, Luke Raymond Graham; two brothers, Jonathan (Martha) Graham and William (Diana) Michael Graham; 5 nieces and nephews; his uncle Kenneth (Nadine) Graham an aunt Ilene Graham Barengo, and his Godmother Rosalie Troyanovich.

A memorial gathering to celebrate Joe's life will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville. Friends will be received from 4 p.m. until time of service at  6 p.m. with Richard Polinsky officiating.