Clifton "Cliff" L. Graham,76,of Frankford, MO, passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1945 in Cyrene, MO to Robert and Kathleen (Evelsizer) Graham. Cliff attended the local schools along with this three siblings; Robert, James and Mary. On May 31, 1964, Cliff enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the U.S.S. Independence , during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on May 27, 1966. At that time, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Cliff was joined in Holy Matrimony in May 1969 at the Frankford Christian Church with his sweetheart, Evelyn Ford. To this union were born two children: James and Susan. The couple loved to dance and travel. They had been on several cruises, along with their whole family. Cliff worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone and was a member of CWA union for 29 years. He made many friends from the telephone company including, Chris Peterman and J.D. Kirtlink. Cliff loved to go fishing, he spent many days fishing with his brother, Jimmy, his son, James and good friend, Butch Comer. He loved the family to all be together. They all had to be together, even first thing Christmas Morning. Cliff was very patriotic and especially liked celebrating the Fourth of July. His favorite saying was "You can never have too many fireworks". The 4th will be hard, but his family is going to celebrate his life. Cliff was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Surviving are his beloved wife of over 53 years, Evelyn Graham; his two children: James and wife Sherri Graham of Frankford, his daughter, Susan and husband Bennie Fox of Frankford, his adoring grandchildren: Hannah and Wyatt Fox and Mason and Kayla Graham, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Robert Graham, James Graham and Mary Brown.

Graveside services to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Frankford Cemetery.  Mr. Chris Peterman to officiate.

Memorials may be made to : Bowling Green VFW or Great River Honor Flight  c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory ,701 N. Business Hwy 61, Bowling Green, MO 63334 1-573-213-5110

Family and Friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at : www.mccoyblossomfh.com