David Keith Graham
May 14, 1940 ~ October 21, 2023
David Keith Graham, 83, of Columbus, died at 4:05 P.M. on October 21st, 2023 at Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana.
David was born May 14, 1940, in Columbus, the son of Ralph and Inez (McCoy) Graham. He was married to Kathy Rebecca Nading for 38 years, followed by his second wife Virginia Jean Hollers for 8 years.
David was an avid sports fan, he especially loved IU basketball and Colts football. He was a big fan of NASCAR and enjoyed spending time at the boat. David was previously employed with Reliance Electric for 9 years and Wilson Olds Cadillac for 18 years, before he became owner of Graham Auto Sales for 25 years before closing shop in 2015.
At the request of David, there will be no funeral service. Cremation was chosen, and burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society.
Survivors include his son David Alan (Nelia) Graham; grandchildren, France (Phil) DiNardo, Danel Graham, Norma (Chris) Rojas; and beloved dog, Tinker Bell.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Kathy Graham, second wife, Virginia Graham; parents, Ralph and Inez Graham.
Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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Big Dave was a great dad. He always took care of his family. He helped Nelia and me with of property. Never really spoiled me, but taught me respect and work ethic. He will be missed.
Thanks dad. I will miss you.
We Are So Sorry for The Loss of David, as He was a Friend and High School Classmate of Me(’57’) and Mary Ann(’58’),at CHS. Our Thoughts and Prayers to the Family. He Will be Missed.
David and I go back to first grade together. Went all through school years and roller skating. David was a fun person. I spoke with him about our last class reunion when he was in Belmont and again when he was released. He talked to me about how he missed his dog when in Belmont. He also told me he was put on Hospice. David will be missed. I know he will be missed by his family.
Dave was awesome. A gentle giant. He always drove nice cars and would let me and Davy play in them. He tooks to watch sprint cars in Salem, but most of all he is was really nice to us kids. A great man indeed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with David, Nelia and family! I always enjoyed talking to Big Dave about cars and Las Vegas and of course our boys. I will miss the big guy! Next time I am in Vegas I will pull the one arm bandit one time in his memory.
David & Judy Mikels Sr.
Dear David and family, I’m so sorry to hear your Dad passed away. I had a chance to meet up with him
several weeks ago, when he was at Belmont. He reminded me that we had gone to school at the old Army barracks on 25th and Central. We got to share a lot of old memories and I really enjoyed seeing him again.
Deepest sympathy, Linda (Koehler) Grooms.
I’m a friend of Kathy Graham but it’s been 23 years since I left Columbus. I’m not sure if this is her relation or ex husband but I am so sorry for your loss. My name is Brenda and I worked at Foods Plus with Kathy Graham. Anyway, so sorry if I am imposing. God Bless You