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 Randy Thomas Graham, age 62 of Pine Grove, was surrounded by his loving family when God called him home on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. The Edmonson County native was born on April 14, 1964, to the late James Fuller and Violet Lorene Poteet Graham. He was blessed to share a beautiful life with his best friend, devoted wife, and faithful helpmate, Karen Denise Lindsey Graham, who survives.
Randy was a good man in the truest sense of the word—a man whose faith was genuine, whose heart was humble, and whose life was a quiet testimony to the goodness of God. He did not have to seek recognition or tell others about the kind of man he was; it was evident in the way he lived. Day after day, he simply went about doing what he knew to be right—loving his family, serving his community, encouraging others, working hard, and faithfully walking with his Lord. His was a life that demonstrated that a good life is not measured by grand gestures, but by the countless ordinary moments in which a person chooses to love, serve, and make a difference. His faith was the foundation of his life. He was a faithful member, ordained deacon and song leader of Oak Grove United Baptist Church, where he loved the Lord and his church family dearly. He possessed a meek and humble spirit, and the sincerity of his faith could be seen not simply in what he said, but in the way he lived each day. His life was a beautiful testimony of a man who loved God, loved his family, and sought to serve others with a gentle and faithful heart. Randy devoted many years of his life to the students and families of Edmonson County through his work with the Edmonson County School District. His teaching career began in special education before he followed his love for agriculture into the classroom, where he taught for 28 years. Randy was much more than an educator. He was a role model and mentor—someone who invested himself in the lives of his students and took pride in helping young people learn, grow, and discover their own abilities. Through FFA and his work with the school’s greenhouse, he taught lessons that reached far beyond a textbook. He taught the importance of patience, responsibility, hard work, and taking pride in what your hands could accomplish. Randy also faithfully served his community through his involvement with the Edmonson County Lions Club and the Green River Poultry Club. He was a man who believed in giving back and being useful to others. Whether he was in a classroom, working in the greenhouse, tending to his chickens, serving his church, or simply visiting with someone who needed a friend, Randy gave his time and himself freely. Above all, Randy cherished his family. He adored Karen, his children, and especially his precious grandchildren, with whom he loved making lasting memories. He found great joy in sharing the simple pleasures of life with those he loved. His grandchildren knew his love through the time he gave them, the things he taught them, and the memories they made together—memories that will be treasured for generations to come. Besides his wife, Karen, he leaves to honor his memory— his daughter, Sarah Davis (Luke) of Wingfield; grandchildren, Violet, Clyde and Jack Davis; siblings, Wilma Lay (Aubrey), Wanda Graham and Karen Jaggers (Terry), all of Pine Grove; his mother in law, Alpha Lindsey, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Kathy Lindsey, Don, Harold, Cecil and Bruce Graham. The interment will be in Oak Grove Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Oak Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Harry Girard, 1168 Mohawk Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101. VISITATION 11 AM—7 PM, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Patton Funeral Home—Brownsville Chapel 10 AM—2 PM, Thursday, September 24, 2026 Oak Grove United Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICE 2 PM, Thursday, September 24, 2026 Oak Grove United Baptist Church Comments are closed.
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