De Leon, Texas
Rudy Gayle Graham
1932 — 2024
Rudy Gayle Graham, 91, passed peacefully from this life on February 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gayle was born October 25, 1932, in Thrifty, Texas to Benjamin Franklin Graham and Amy Ruth Maples Graham. He married his devoted wife and closest companion, Patsy Smith, on June 11, 1955. They were blessed with a loving union of 68 years. Gayle was raised in and graduated from Bangs High School. Not long after, he joined the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Returning home, Gayle married Patsy and soon began their family with the addition of their daughter, Brenda. Gayle went to work with Conoco in west Texas, setting out on a...