Johnny Byron Graham

Johnny Byron Graham, 75, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 30, 1948, to Karl and Mildred “Alene” (Taylor) Graham in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Johnny lived in many places as youth growing up. He attended Earlsboro High School where he wrestled a bear and played donkey basketball.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Johnny married Linda C. McCabe in Reno, Nevada.

He worked for Modern Oil until he retired at age 65.

Johnny loved camping, fishing, jug lining, boating, hunting of any kind, raising bird dogs, and especially spending time with his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by parents, Karl and Alene Graham; and sister, Carlene Wallace.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Graham of the home; 2 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Lisa and Gary Wesley of Shawnee, OK and Emily and Dawson Parris of Shawnee, OK; 1 son, John Graham of Shawnee, OK; 3 grandchildren, Holden and Bobbie Pinkston, Gary and Jacy Wesley and Brandon and Courtney Haynes; 5 great grandchildren, Hadlee Pinkston, Baylor Pinkston, Brier Pinkston, Gary “Tripp” Wesley and Renlee Haynes; niece, Darlyn Dulaney; and other extended family and friends.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2023 and continue through service time. Family Gathering 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm., Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  Service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Lindel Souders officiating.  Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Please join the celebration of Johnny’s life through Cooper Funeral Home’s Facebook page for live streaming of the service.