Kenneth Allen Graham

Kenneth Allen Graham, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026 in Gilbert, Arizona.

Ken was born on January 29, 1933 in Greenville, South Carolina, to William Allen Graham and Nellie Gertrude Holcombe. He was the oldest of five brothers. Ken lived a remarkable life devoted to his family and service to others. He was a hard worker and loved to work. Ken’s example of a hard worker was instilled in his children and grandchildren.

Ken married Betty Susan Caulder on September 1, 1951. They were married until March 9, 1998, when Betty passed. Together they raised 4 children.

Ken joined the Air Force and took his family to many beautiful places. He was proud to be a Veteran and to serve his country.

After retiring from the Air Force, Ken worked as a commercial construction superintendent. He was proud to be the superintendent that built the Dallas LDS Temple. He was very talented and could fix anything.

Ken and Betty served an LDS mission in Palmyra, New York where his beloved wife Betty passed. During his mission, Ken was proud to be the superintendent in charge of restoring the Grandin Building and Joseph Smith Log Cabin in Palmyra, New York among other things.

Ken married Cornelia Brockhuizen Pentycofe on January 1, 1999. They enjoyed living the summers in Port Gibson and the winters in South Carolina. Cora passed away on October 5, 2024.

Ken enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid coin collector, beekeeper and gardener to share a few. Ken was also a great story teller. The grandkids have fond memories of listening to his stories of growing up. The family called him “Pop”. Everyone loved Pop! We will always love and honor him for the rest of our lives.

Ken is survived by his children, Ken Jr. (Lyndsay), Karen Bizjak (Mark), Kevin (Kim); 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Betty and later Cora and his beloved daughter, Suzanne Graham Raiford.

A graveside service will be held on October 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 N Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.