Ernest Russell Graham passed away on October 19, 2025. He was born on June 7, 1951, in Amarillo, Texas to William Russell and Sally Jean (Nichols) Graham. He was an only child. Russell married Barbara Christopher on January 26, 1991, in Clarendon, Texas.

Russell worked as a Mental Health Tech at the Pavillion for more than 30 years. He loved his job. He was also an animal lover.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.  He is survived by his wife Barbara; his sons, Jesse Christopher and wife Cheyenne, and Matthew Graham and partner Joni Marquez; six grandchildren, Alison, Gracyn, Tyson, AnnAlicia., Alyssa, and Addyson, and extended family members.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Lighthouse Funeral Home Chapel, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas.