Eugene Donald Graham Jr., 58, of Davie, Fla., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at home.

Born on Oct. 24, 1955, in Ellwood City, he was the son of Eugene Donald Graham and Mary Louise Graham (Mihalow) of Cranberry Township.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Robin Graham (Ingster); his daughter, Melissa Genualdi (David) of Seattle, Wash., and his son, Eugene Donald Graham III of Lathrop, Calif. His sisters, Deborah Stephenson (Peter), Valerie Marburger (Donald), Diana Wolfe (Blaine) and Vicky English (David); his brother, David Graham; and 12 nieces and nephews also survive.

He was an avid sportsman, fisherman, hunter, train-aficionado and dog enthusiast. He was a biologist by training and worked for Florida Power and Light for more than 20 years. He was a lover of nature and the Everglades.

In his younger years, he discovered two new species of lizards on the Island of Haiti; one of which is named after him.

He was a loving father, husband and gentle soul, who is greatly loved and will be missed by many.

GRAHAM — The family of Eugene Donald Graham Jr., who passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, suggests that memorial contributions be made in Eugene's honor in support of The Everglades Foundation, Evergladefoundation.org.