J.R. ‘Jitter’ Graham

J.R. “Jitter” Graham, 72, died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2011, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Ford and Don Graham, officiating. Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Jitter was born June 5, 1939, in Ashtola to Harold Allen and Lena Mae Sutton Graham. He married Derlene Ward on June 29, 1968, in Clarendon. He had been a lifetime resident of Donley County.  He was a farmer and at the time of his death he worked Maintenance for Donley County.  He had also served as Commissioner for Donley County for 4 years during the 1980’s. He also enjoyed operating maintainers whether for the County or himself.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Delma Graham; and two sisters, Wanda Talley and Betty Hermesmeyer.

He is survived by his wife, Derlene Graham of Clarendon; 2 sons, Richard Graham and wife Ginger of Lubbock and Brent Graham and wife Alesia of Claude; a brother, Allen Graham of Borger; and 3 grandchildren, Piper, Millie, and Grace Graham.

The family request memorials be made to the Saints Roost Museum, PO Box 781, Clarendon, TX 79226, or the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 364, Clarendon, TX 79226.
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