Edward L. Graham Jr., 49, of Ocala, Fla., passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008, at his residence.

He was born in Fulton March 15, 1959.

Edward served in the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve for 23 years. He served during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Edward worked as a manager for several years at TOPS Markets in Fulton. After moving to Orlando, Fla., he worked for Wheeled Coach. He moved to Ocala from Orlando in 1999 and was employed as a business manager at E-One in Ocala.

Edward was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. He was a real people person and he loved helping others. He also enjoyed electronics of all types.

He is survived by his wife, Zena Graham; daughter, Crystal Graham; son, James Graham; brothers, Mark, Joel and Patrick Graham; sister, Candace Bartlett; father, Edward L. Graham Sr.; and maternal grandmother Dorothy Weller.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sheila Graham.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Thursday, at 10 a.m.

Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Ocala.

A visitation will take place at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Marion Co. in Mr. Graham’s name.