William Ruble Graham, 89, of Laurel, Mississippi, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his residence in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born Sunday, August 10, 1930 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel and the burial will follow at Edon Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Tony Johnson will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.

Ruble served his country in the U.S Navy. He was an active member of Moss First Baptist Church where he has served as a Deacon. Ruble was known for his smile and sense of humor. A visit with him was always an occasion for storytelling and laughter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billie Graham; mother, Viola Graham.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years Tina Graham; sons, Gary Graham (Frankie), and Ron Graham (Carolyn); daughter, Teresa Wise (Tim); grandchildren, Hayleigh Barlar, Megan Graham, Lindsay Swann (Anthony), William Ross Graham, and John Riley Graham; great grandchild, Elijah Graham Swann; brother, Rayford Graham (Ava Nell); lifelong friend, Bobby Chadwell.

Pallbearers will be Artis Ford, Nathan Bynum, Jeffery Bynum, Ben Stringer, Stacy Graham, and Jamie Graham.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Bynum, J.W. Spradley, Ray Smith, and Dale Graham.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com