Dale Austin Graham

Dale Austin Graham, 84 of Paris, passed away at 2:10 a.m. EST Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Springhill Village in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was retired from Steve Winkler Auto Dealership, where he was the service manager. He was born July 27, 1936 in Kansas, Illinois, the son of the late Raymond Graham and the late Lily (Gibson) Graham Meese. He married Ila Jean (Sanders) Moore September 9, 1973; she preceded him in death July 1, 2019. Survivors include children, Janet (Eric) Crucitti of Terre Haute, Pamela Shoot of Paris, Tom (Cathy) Moore of Noblesville, Indiana, Ron Moore of Paris, Carol (Dale) Clark of Vermilion, and Darrell Moore of Denver, Colorado; one brother Richard (Beth) Meese of Catlin; nine grandchildren, Chris (Nicole) Moore, Jeff (Lacy) Moore, Bridget (Josh) Goodwin, Jorgen Crucitti, Ian Crucitti, Jason (Amy) Lamb, Erica (Nate) Lamb, Lindsey Brant, and Logan (Ylliana) Mitchell; and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Randall David Graham. Dale was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. He was very good with his hands and enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He also loved to travel. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. SERVICE INFORMATION A memorial service celebrating his life was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 26, 2021 at Templeton Funeral Home in Paris, with Pastor Bill Duke officiating. Visitation was two hours prior to the service. Interment was private in Grandview Cemetery. Please consider sharing a memory, photo, or condolence with Dale’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.TempletonFuneralHome.com.