William "Frosty" Graham

William Forest “Frosty” Graham, 87, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021, while at the Helen Purcell Home.

Frosty was born in Rinard Mills on January 26, 1934. He is the son of the late Robert Clyde and Lois Alma (Dye) Graham. Frosty worked as a Road Inspector for the Ohio Department of Transportation, and previously attended the New Concord United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the New Concord Lions Club, and the Norwich Malta Masonic Lodge #118 F&AM. Frosty was a loving, intelligent and gentle man, devoted to his family and friends.

Frosty is survived by his children, Dawnell (Matthew Elli) Graham of Norwich, Darwin (Marsha) Graham of Circleville, and Derrell William (Susan) Graham of New Albany; his grandchildren, Matthew (Shannon) Graham, Melanie (Vagif) Baratov, Kristin Griebel, and Kim (Derrick) Hastler; his great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Eliza, Sophia, Maggie, and Hattie; his brother-in-law, Dean Dailey; his sister-in-law, Joan (Jim) Sims; and his extended family.

In addition to his parents, Frosty is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Faye (Johnson), who passed away on October 2, 2006, and his sister, Alma Dailey.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Helen Purcell Home, 1854 Norwood Blvd, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11am, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Pastor Keith Taylor will officiate the service. The Farus Funeral Home of New Concord is caring for the Graham family.