He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Mosby Graham, born in Yalaha, FL on November 24, 1929. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, rendering 22 years of dedicated service to his country. He was also a Transportation Specialist with the Muscogee County School System and was the owner/operator of Graham Unique Upholstery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Melba E. Harvel Graham.

Survivors include: a son, Bernard Graham; five daughters, Shelia B. Williams (Sammy), Vicky E. Parker (Michael), Tammy D. Lewis (Alton), Belinda D. Thomas and Jacqueline E. Fields (George); eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two sisters, Susie Mae Fulton and Edna Mae Simmons; a host of other relatives and friends.