Oscar "Ronnie" "Fuzzy" Ronald Graham

Oscar "Ronnie" "Fuzzy" Ronald Graham, 78, of Belmont, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Atrium Health Steele Creek, Charlotte.

He was born August 8, 1943, son of the late Oscar Graham and Minnie Bailey Ensley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Wilburn Graham and Minnie Bailey Graham Ensley; grandparents, Tallie C. & Ora Sorrowls Bailey, Charlie Wilburn & Lillie Anderson Graham; brother, Paul Wilson Ensley Jr.; sister, Polly Graham Braddy; and nephew, Dustin Logan Ensley.

Ronnie is survived by his only son, Shane Graham (Xavier); sister, Beverly Ensley Elliott; brothers, Garland Bailey "Jack" Ensley, Lonnie "Baby Joe" Ensley; nieces, Pamela Braddy, Amanda Ensley Davis, Lori Root Walton, Nicole Ensley, Jacqueline Ensley Parton, Karli Elliott, Kelly Elliott and Jada Elliott; nephews, Donnie Braddy, Duane Braddy, Paul Wilson Ensley III and Colt Ensley.

He graduated from Ranlo High School, and in 1963, earned a Combined Auto-Diesel Welding Diploma from Nashville Auto-Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee

Ronnie joined and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a welder and retired from the Lithium Mine in Bessemer City, NC.

Ronnie was always busy working on something or helping his friends.

He loved outdoor sports like hunting and fishing, and, in his younger years, he was an accomplished water skier.

He loved to collect all sorts of memorabilia and conversation pieces.

His favorite drink was Sun-drop.

Family and friends will gather 4:30 on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Catfish Cove - 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd, Belmont, NC 28012 .

Condolences may be made online www.greenefuneral.com