Obituaries
Robert L. Graham
By Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home
Oct 28, 2025
Print this page
Email this article

Lamasco, Texas -- Robert L. Graham, 90, passed away at his home in Lamasco, Texas on October 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. on November 1, 2025 at Lamasco Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the graveside an hour before the service. Bro. Jase Waller will officiate the service with Brandi Norris and Lisa McClain delivering eulogies.

Serving as pallbearers: Barry Grigg, Herman McClain, John Curry, Heath McClain, Garrett McClain and Cory Patton.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home.

Robert was born November 6, 1934 in Eddy, Texas to Guy and Birdie Graham. He lived at the Methodist Children' s Home in Waco, Texas from 1942-1952. He graduated high school from Eddy-Bruceville in 1954. He proudly served in the US Navy, on the USS O’Bannon (DE) from 1955-1960. He learned to bake in the navy. He received an electronics degree after discharge from the Navy. 

Robert married Lucille Ball Anderson on April 6, 1963. They shared an enduring loving relationship for 42 years. They moved to Lamasco in August 1972. Robert retired from Austin College in 2000 as their head baker. He had a servant's heart as shown through his time with Telephone Volunteer Fire Department, helping neighbors and friends, and raising large gardens that he gladly shared with family and friends. He was always centered around family, passing on his knowledge time and love to his kids, grandkids, great and great-great grandkids.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, siblings, wife Lucille, sons and their spouses. He is survived by his grandkids, great and great-great grandkids.

Robert’s legacy of faith, service, and love for his family and community will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.