Charles L Graham, affectionately known as “Chum” by friends and family, passed away on December 25, 2024, at his home in McConnellsburg.
Charles was the son of the late Clarence Charles and Shirley (King) Graham.
Charles grew up in Orono, Maine and was a 1959 graduate of Orono High School. He enlisted in the US Army in 1959 and was honorably discharged after completing his service in 1962. After military service Charles worked at the Penobscot Chemical Fiber plant in Old Town Maine until moving to Greencastle Pa. in 1978 to be closer to family.
After 25 years of employment at JLG Industries in McConnellsburg PA. Charles retired in 2008. Charles’s greatest passion was anything automotive and NASCAR racing. There was very little he didn’t know about cars.
Charles is survived by his sister Clarise Pellegrino and husband Richard, of University Park, FL; nephews Stephen Pellegrino and his wife Nicole of Greencastle, PA, Peter Pellegrino and his wife Kimberly of North Kingstown, RI, plus several grand nieces and nephews.
Burial will be at the family grave site in Orono, Maine later this Spring.
The family has entrusted Charles’ care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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