Joseph "Jo Jo" Paul Graham, 64 of Freeport passed away suddenly at FHN on Sunday, August 7, 2022 with family at his side.  He was born on November 17, 1957 to Delos and Judith (Lolling) Graham.  He graduated High School at the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois and then began his 40+ year career at Micro Switch Honeywell where he had just retired from recently.

He had a passion for lighthouses.  He visited many and collected them as well.  He was a diligent worker at Honeywell.  He was described as a gentle soul and a big teddy bear.  He had a great sense of humor and he never forgot a face or a name.

He is survived by his mother, Judith Hutmacher of Freeport.  His brothers, Paul Rohde of Freeport and Randy (Barb) Eilders of Florida.  His sisters, Julie (Gar) Morhardt of Freeport and Rhonda (William) Hooker of Florida as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, his sister, Laura Graham and his step-father, Raymond Hutmacher.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 15 ^th at 2pm at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.  A memorial has been established in his name.  Condolences can be left for the family at www.walkermortuary.com .