Obituary of David C. Graham

Graham, David C. age 39 passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2015, in Rushville, NY. David was born on December 30, 1975, in Elmira, NY. He was predeceased by paternal grandparents, Richard and Martha Graham; maternal grandparents, Arnold Mitchell and Herbert and Wanda Coon; uncle, Peter Graham; and aunt, Marcia Graham Fisher. David is survived by his father, Richard Graham of Pine City; mother, Theresa (Dale) Coon of Horseheads; sister, Kim (Don) Cain; and brother, Michael Graham all of Elmira, NY; grandmother, Mary Ellen Mitchell of Elmira, NY; aunts and uncles, Stephen (Brandie) Graham and Diane Graham all of Bath, Lisa Graham of Wilmington, NC Steve Mitchell of Elmira, Regina (Bob) Felice of Endicott, NY Barb and Joe Troccia of Horseheads, Wanetta (Bob) McAroy of Newfield, and Bob (Denise) Coon also of Horseheads; God parents, Larry Vawter of Ellicott City, MD, and Carol DiCesare of Hilton, NY. David loved dogs and water. He was one of God’s special children sent from Heaven whose 39 years with us was short, but filled with happiness and joy. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, Inc., 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Sunday, November 22, 2015, from 1-3:00 pm and again from 5-6:30 pm. A service celebrating his life will follow there at 6:30 pm. Deacon, George Welch officiating. Burial service will take place privately at the convenience of his family Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com Special thanks to the many caseworkers of 80 S. Main St., Rushville and Finger lakes DDSO for their love and compassion over these many years. Those wishing may remember David with memorials to the Town of Horseheads Animal Shelter, 180 Wygant Rd. Horseheads, NY 14845