1945
Charles
2016
Charles Lewis Graham
July 23, 1945 — November 16, 2016
Charles Lewis Graham, 71, passed away on November 16, 2016 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mr. Graham, affectionately known as “Chuck”, was born in Maywood, CA in Los Angeles County to the late Mr. Robert L. Graham, Sr. and the late Mrs. Louise White Graham.
Chuck graduated from William C. Jason High School, Dover, DE where he went to All-state in football and basketball. He attended college at Delaware State, Dover, DE and then went on to the University of Georgia’s, Fanning Institute, Development Authority Board Member Basic and Advanced Training and also CARS International Profession Automotive Sales. He served in the U.S. Air Force from June 27, 1966-June 26, 1972; he trained and served as an Aircraft Mechanic Specialist. He was in the Tour of duty in Vietnam and multiple bases across the United States.
He was the owner/operator of Graham’s Budget Fence and AAA Fence and Concrete. He was a member of the Parkside Business Association, Camden, NJ and Ben Hill County Development Authority, Fitzgerald, GA. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, bar-b-cueing, naturalist, gardening, caring for livestock, making seashell jewelry, family gatherings and sky gazing.
Chuck is survived by his wife and companion, Barbara Graham; children, Rhonda Bellamy of Pompano Beach, FL, Raven Norris of Louisville, KY, Mary Kimberly (Anthony J.) Graham-Fisher of Upper Marlboro, MD and L. Mackenzie Graham of Upper Marlboro, MD; step-daughter, Laura McDermott of Pompano Beach, FL; step-son, Richard McDermott of Fort Pierce, FL; sisters, Thelma Epps and Dorothy (Eula) McGirt; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and family friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, Robert L. “Sonny” Graham, Jr., Bessie Lou Howard, Herbert Graham and Peggy Crawford, and granddaughter, Lindsey Marie Graham.
Services: A gathering will be held on Saturday, November 19, 216 from 1-4 PM with a service at 4:00 PM at Haisley Reception Center, Fort Pierce.
Mr. Graham, affectionately known as “Chuck”, was born in Maywood, CA in Los Angeles County to the late Mr. Robert L. Graham, Sr. and the late Mrs. Louise White Graham.
Chuck graduated from William C. Jason High School, Dover, DE where he went to All-state in football and basketball. He attended college at Delaware State, Dover, DE and then went on to the University of Georgia’s, Fanning Institute, Development Authority Board Member Basic and Advanced Training and also CARS International Profession Automotive Sales. He served in the U.S. Air Force from June 27, 1966-June 26, 1972; he trained and served as an Aircraft Mechanic Specialist. He was in the Tour of duty in Vietnam and multiple bases across the United States.
He was the owner/operator of Graham’s Budget Fence and AAA Fence and Concrete. He was a member of the Parkside Business Association, Camden, NJ and Ben Hill County Development Authority, Fitzgerald, GA. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, bar-b-cueing, naturalist, gardening, caring for livestock, making seashell jewelry, family gatherings and sky gazing.
Chuck is survived by his wife and companion, Barbara Graham; children, Rhonda Bellamy of Pompano Beach, FL, Raven Norris of Louisville, KY, Mary Kimberly (Anthony J.) Graham-Fisher of Upper Marlboro, MD and L. Mackenzie Graham of Upper Marlboro, MD; step-daughter, Laura McDermott of Pompano Beach, FL; step-son, Richard McDermott of Fort Pierce, FL; sisters, Thelma Epps and Dorothy (Eula) McGirt; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and dozens of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and family friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, Robert L. “Sonny” Graham, Jr., Bessie Lou Howard, Herbert Graham and Peggy Crawford, and granddaughter, Lindsey Marie Graham.
Services: A gathering will be held on Saturday, November 19, 216 from 1-4 PM with a service at 4:00 PM at Haisley Reception Center, Fort Pierce.
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