The Graham Family

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The first-known photograph of Billy Graham is with his mother, Morrow Graham, when he is six months old.
Billy Graham, the oldest of four, holds his baby sister, Jean Graham Ford. Jean is Graham’s only surviving sibling.
In 1940, Billy Graham enrolls at Wheaton College, where he meets Ruth McCue Bell, a fellow student and daughter of medical missionaries. (This photo was taken shortly after their engagement in 1941.)
Billy Graham and Ruth Bell were engaged in September 1941 while attending Wheaton College.
Billy Graham marries Ruth McCue Bell on Aug. 23, 1943; she died June 14, 2007, at age 87.
In 1944, Ruth and Billy Graham live in Western Springs, Illinois, during Billy’s pastorate at Village Baptist Church, 20 miles outside Chicago.
In anticipation of the birth of their first child, the Billy and Ruth Graham move to Montreat, North Carolina, in 1945. The secluded mountain home offered respite and privacy as Billy’s ministry expanded.
Five year old Virginia(Gigi) (left) and two old Anne admired baby Ruth, nicknamed Bunny.(1950)
The Graham family in the mid-1950s, left to right: Anne Morrow, Ruth, Ruth Bell, Virginia Leftwich "Gigi," William "Franklin" III, Billy.
Ruth and Billy Graham go to New York in 1957 for a Crusade initially scheduled for six weeks. Overflow crowds prompted the organizers to extend the meetings for a total of 16 weeks, making it Graham’s longest-running Crusade. More than 2 million people heard Graham in person from May 15 to Sept. 1.
The Graham family in 1958, left to right: Ruth, Nelson Edmond "Ned," William "Franklin" III, Ruth Bell, Virginia Leftwich "Gigi," Anne Morrow, Billy.
The Graham Family, left to right: William "Franklin" III, Ruth Bell, Anne Morrow, Virginia Leftwich "Gigi," Ruth and Nelson Edmond "Ned" (1958).
Billy Graham (standing, second from left) in 1962 with his siblings, Catherine, Melvin and Jean (standing, left to right), and parents, Morrow and Frank Graham (seated).
The Graham family in 1962. Front row, left to right: Nelson Edmond "Ned," Ruth, Billy. Back row, left to right: William "Franklin" III, Virginia Leftwich "Gigi," Anne Morrow, Ruth Bell.
Billy Graham at home in Montreat, North Carolina, in 1965 with sons Nelson Edmond "Ned" (left) and William "Franklin" III (right).
Billy and Ruth Graham at their Montreat, North Carolina, home in 1967.
Billy and Ruth Graham at their Montreat, North Carolina, home in 1982.
Billy and Ruth Graham at home in 1993. The German inscription on the fireplace mantel is the title of the famous hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God."
Billy and Ruth Graham celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in 1993 with their five children at their home in North Carolina. Left to right: Virginia "Gigi" Graham, Anne Graham Lotz, Ruth Graham (daughter), Ruth Graham (wife), Billy Graham, Franklin Graham and Ned Graham.
Billy and Ruth Graham celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in 1993 with their five children at their home in North Carolina. Left to right: Virginia "Gigi" Graham, Anne Graham Lotz, Ruth Graham (daughter), Ruth Graham (wife), Billy Graham, Franklin Graham and Ned Graham.
Ruth and Billy Graham celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in 1993.
Ruth and Billy Graham at home in Montreat, North Carolina (1996).
Billy Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 1950. His son Franklin (right) has served as CEO and president of the organization since 2000 and 2001, respectively (photo: Ottawa, Ontario, 1998).
"Evangelistic preaching is what Daddy does," said Franklin Graham in his autobiography. "I never thought that I would." Today, though, Franklin Graham holds evangelistic festivals around the world. In addition, he serves as the president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse (photo: Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1998).
Three generations stand together at a 1994 Crusade: William Franklin "Will" IV, William "Franklin" III and William “Billy” Franklin Graham Jr.
After a private funeral service on March 2, 2018, Billy Graham will be buried at the Billy Graham Library Prayer Garden, located at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Charlotte. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Ruth, who was buried June 17, 2007.
After a private funeral service on March 2, 2018, Billy Graham will be buried at the Billy Graham Library Prayer Garden, located at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Charlotte. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Ruth, who was buried June 17, 2007.
The bottom of Ruth Bell Graham's grave maker reads, "End of Construction. Thank you for your patience."
On June 17, 2007, Billy Graham speaks at the interment for Ruth Bell Graham, his wife of nearly 64 years.

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