John Perry Graham

John Perry Graham of Caro, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born May 15, 1946 in Caro, the son of the late John R. & Mildred (Perry) Graham and was a graduate of Caro High School. He was united in marriage with the former JoAn Shurlow on January 15, 1964. John farmed all his life until 1996 and then went into lawn care and snow removal. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, especially his Canadian relatives. John's passion is life was his savior, Jesus Christ, his family, his community and his country. He was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his wife and children. John is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, JoAn Graham; three children, Jonathan Graham and wife, Debbie, of Cass City, Kelli Jo Graham of Ypsilanti, Jeffrey Graham of Caro; one granddaughter, Zoei-Conner Graham; siblings, Grace Ann Lockwood of Indiana, Nellie Lowery and husband, John, of California, Margaret Walpole and husband, Forest, of Colorado, Joseph Graham and wife, Kay, of Cass City; sister-in-law, Janet Shurlow-Lashley of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Chambers; his mother- and father-in-law, Ralph and Thelma Shurlow; a sister-in-law and her husband, Delores & Paul Kittles; and three brothers-in-law, Rev. Marvin Price, John Lockwood and Pastor Richard Lashley. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Colwood United Brethren Church in Caro with Pastor Richard Barrigar officiating. Service Information Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021 Time: 11:00 am Colwood Church Address: 1840 N. Colwood Road Caro, MI 48723 989-673-3274 | Map A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Colwood United Brethren Church in Caro with Pastor Richard Barrigar officiating.