Husten Pierce "H.P." "Poppa" Graham, of Flemingsburg, departed this life on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Born on August 29, 1923, in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, he was a son of Allie and Ressie Graham.

H.P. was preceded in death by his wife, EmmaBelle Jackson Graham; his parents, Allie and Ressie Graham, and two daughters, Bettye Ann (Sam) Lofton and Susan; a daughter-in-law, Charlene Graham and a grandson, Craig Lofton. Also two brothers, Charles and McMullen (Mac) Graham and one sister, Allie Morgan.

He leaves behind five daughters, Carolyn (Robert) Hayden, Julia (Arthur) Lofton, Hazel Graham, Kathye (Ernesto) Lopez all of Flemingsburg and Janet Stallard of Frankfort; four sons, William Nelson of Lexington, Larry Graham of Columbus, OH, Thomas (Terea) Graham of Johnson City, TN, and Husten (Nancy) Graham of Warner Robbins, GA; and a brother-in-law, Walter Jackson of Flemingsburg.

Poppa also leaves behind 24 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Affectionately known as "Uncle H.P." and "Mr. H." he leaves behind nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends.

H.P. retired from the Fleming-Mason RECC, he was a certified Frigidaire repairman, and ran his own landscaping business. He was voted Citizen of the Year, received the Champ Clark Award and was a Kentucky Colonel. H.P. was a strong Democratic supporter and served on the Executive Committee. He belonged to the Masonic Acacia Lodge #24 F & A.M. for nearly 60 years. He was a World War II Veteran and received a bronze star and several other accolades. H.P. was a member of Strawberry United Methodist Church where he served as Chairman of the Board and a trustee. He was the first black Little League Coach in Fleming County. He was a huge behind the scenes advocate for Civil Rights.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 15, 2016, from 5-9 p.m. at Strawberry United Methodist Church with Masonic Rites at 6 p.m.
Visitation will also be from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, at Flemingsburg Baptist Church.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at noon at Flemingsburg Baptist Church with interment in Fleming County Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post #5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.

The Graham family would like to express deep and sincere thanks to our friends far and near. Each act of service and expression of sympathy has strengthened our spirits and encouraged our hearts.

Arrangements are being cared for by Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Strawberry United Methodist Church (206 E. Water Street Flemingsburg, KY 41041).

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Friday, July 15, 2016
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Strawberry United Methodist Church
206 East Water Street
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041

Funeral Service

Saturday, July 16, 2016
12:00 PM

Flemingsburg Baptist Church
1856 Elizaville Road
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041