Harry C. Graham Jr.

Harry C. Graham, Jr., 96 of Mount Joy, formerly of Conestoga passed away at home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in West Willow on December 26, 1929, he was the son of the late Harry C., Sr. and Martha Slicer Graham. He was the husband of Helen Goss Rice for 50 years before her passing on February 20, 2008. Harry graduated from Manheim Township High School, class of 1948. Harry enlisted in the United States Army in July of 1948 and was discharged in April of 1952. Harry received his Purple Heart Medal for his part during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where he survived a 17-day battle in freezing weather ending with frostbite on his feet that he suffered from for the rest of his life. He earned the Korean Service Medal, Occupation Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and United Nations Service Medal. Harry was a proud veteran, being a life member of Millersville-Manor VFW #7294, National Chosin Few, American Legion-Mount Joy, Korean War Veterans, DAV and Military Order of the Purple Heart. Harry was a great provider to his wife and his boys. He worked as a truck driver for Motor Freight, Teamsters Union 771, Lancaster for 39 years. After retirement, he went on to be a driver at Manheim Auto Auction for 10 years. Harry was a long time and faithful member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church of Creswell, attending nearly every Sunday until his health prevented him to do so. Harry enjoyed going to public auctions and had a good time collecting Peanut Butter Glasses and Agate. He sold his collection once, only to accumulate it all over again! Harry and Helen loved to dance, travel by RV and made it to all 50 states. Harry was a true Phillies fan, enjoyed gardening and going on Bus Trips. When his boys were younger, he umpired for the Manor Ridge Baseball League. Most recently, Harry enjoyed going to his grandchildren sporting events. Harry will be missed by his sons, Barry C., husband of Allison L. Graham of Mountville and Larry C., husband of Mary T. Graham of Lancaster. He was a proud "Pap" to Justin Graham, husband of Allison, Holly Bond, wife of Adrian, Jarrett Graham, Cori-Lyn Appel, Derek Sauder, husband of Cassie, Katelyn Miller, wife of Dustan and MacKenzie Leong, wife of Michael, along with his great grandchildren, Kaden, Aubrey, Ryddenn, Maddenn, Ella, Wesley, Trenton, Allie, Ava, Aaliyah, Aubree, Austyn, Maddie, Jameson and Daphne. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Benjamin G. Rice, Sr. of Washington Boro. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Singleton. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Harry's funeral service on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11AM from the Bethany ECC of Creswell, 1165 Letort Road, Conestoga. Friends will be received at the church on Tuesday from 10AM to 11AM. Interment will be held in Riverview Burial Park where military honors will be performed. Please omit flowers, memorial remembrances may be made in Harry's memory to Bethany ECC Church.

Harry C. Graham Jr.

December 26, 1929 - May 16, 2026