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COLUMBIA , Mo. — Dr. Christopher C. Graham, a longtime resident of North

Little Rock passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Sarah M. Meeks-Graham and Clarence C. Graham, both of whom preceded him in death. He was born March 28, 1932.

He was a Korean War Veteran, serving with the United States Air Force. He served as a Political Advisor to and President of an AT&T-CWA local. He was a retired Engineering Economist Manager for South Western Bell Telephone Co. and former Tax Aide and State Publicity Director for the AARP. He served on the Board of Directors of Telcoe Credit Union. He was a longtime member of the Baptist church, where he served as Teacher, Training Union Director, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon. He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Masonic Lodge. He attended North Little Rock High school and held a Doctorate in Economics.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jo Ann Anderson-Graham; sister, Mattie L. Johnson-Davis and brothers, Charles Clarence, William F. and Robert Lewis Graham. He is survived by his son, Christopher C. Graham, II and wife Deborah Kay; three grandchildren, Christopher Martin Graham, Eric Robert Graham, and Shelby Leigh Graham, all of Columbia, Missouri; nephews Randy Anderson and wife Cindy of Maumelle, and Ronnie Anderson and wife Donna of Paron, and Orland Davis and wife Barbara of Sherwood; and a host of other nephews and nieces.

In honor of his wishes, Chris’s life will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smith – North Little Rock Funeral Chapel, followed by a private graveside service. Online guest register at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––❖––––– ARLINGTON, Texas — Ms. Aileen Wiley, 89, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Dumas, Ark., passed Monday, April 15, 2019. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at St. Peters Rock M.B.C. in Dumas with Rev. Larry Alexander officiating. Burial in Banks Cemetery in Mitchellville by Brown Funeral Home of Dumas, Ark.