Elvin Graham

Elvin Wesley PacRat Graham, Age 76 of Clovis NM passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2014.

Wesley was born to Marvin and Bertha Graham on January 6, 1938 in Mobile Alabama.
He married Darla Gene Niccum on April 4, 1957, in Santa Rosa, NM. They had five children. He moved his family to Clovis from Tucumcari in 1966 where he remained until his death. Wesley owned and operated Wesleys Meat Market and PacRat Salvage for many years and made numerous lifelong friends during that time. He was known for his compassion to those who fell on hard times and needed to feed their family, often taking boxes of groceries to needy families. Wesley was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved to give and receive hugs, tell jokes, make people smile, play with his grandchildren, listen to Blue Grass Mountain music, work with his hands, gardening, taking care of his animals and going fishing.

Wesley is survived by his four children: Wesley G. Graham Katie of Clovis NM, Richard Graham Leah of Crosby TX, Debra Whitecotton Doug of Clovis NM and Rhonda Ellis J.R. of Clovis NM two sisters: Claudia Abbie Hall and Sharon Gardner, both of Alabama, seventeen grandchildren, twenty greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 55 years: Darla Gene Graham one son: Eddie Scott Graham, his parents Marvin and Bertha Graham, five brothers: Marvin, Nathan, Ellis, Norman and Milton and six sisters: Eunice Sis, Sylvia Meme, Regina, Patricia, Grace and Lillian.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Texico Cemetery in Texico, NM with Marshall Fair officiating. Casket bearers are Jeffrey Tackitt, Dean Graham, Thomas Farmer and Brad Noack. Honorary casket bearers are Chock Bannister, Douglas Whitecotton, J.R. Ellis and Robert Locke.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

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