Franklin Bruce Graham, 83, of Niantic, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt Pulaski.

Bruce was born on September 27, 1933 in Mason City the son of Walter and Evelyn Elmore Graham.

Bruce graduated from Illiopolis High School and went on to serve in the US Marines for three years. He then worked for Fiat-Allis as an assembler, retiring after 33 years.

He was preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Ralph Rademaker, and sister-in-Law, Leona Graham.

He is survived by two brothers, Walter Graham Jr. of Brush, CO, and Robert Graham of Niantic; two sisters, Bonita Rademaker of Emden, IL, and Shirley (James) Stone of Middletown, IL; seven nieces and five nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Fullenwider Park Funeral Home in Illiopolis with Reverend Brian Minott officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mason City Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 875 W. Grove Rd., Decatur, IL 62521.