Deacon Eugene Graham Sr. was born on June 27, 1952, in Fairfield, Florida to the late Ernest Graham Sr and Vernette Davis Graham. He obtained his education in Marion County Public Schools, graduating from North Marion High School Class of 1970. He was a dedicated and faithful member of Liberty Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Inc.
Deacon Graham was employed by Certified Grocers of Ocala, Florida where he retired after many years of service as a Dock Receiver. He is loved by many for his acts of kindness and unconditional love, cooking at the shed (Deac’s Place), fishing, and so much more. Deacon Graham is the father of 2 biological children but became “Dad and Unc” to many who loved him.
Deacon Graham was preceded in death by three brothers: Willie Brooks Sr. (Loretta), Jimmie Graham (Marilyn), and Isaac Graham (Ruth) and two best friends: John and Linda Munnerlyn.
He leaves to cherish his memories: His wife: Carolyn Miles Graham; His children: Stacie Newmones (Marvin), Eugene Graham Jr. (Faith); His grandchildren: Markia, Mikayla, Marvin Jr (MJ), Jaylin, Fabian, Joshua, and Elijah; His great-grand: Aiden- AKA- Poppie; His brother: Ernest Graham Sr. (Cara); His God-brother – Willie McCombs (Lawana); His God-sister – Saundra Frazier; God Children: Bishop Tanya Hanks & Family, Leslie Johnson & Family, Antonio Blocker & Family, Kimberly Bristow & Family, Shakeilla Blunt, Misty Covington &Family, Bennie & Melissa Munnerlyn; Brother and Sister-in-laws: Cassandra Boston (Greg), Lois Lawton, Gwen Scott, Jennifer Smith, Kenny Miles, Spencer Miles, Sirlestree Lawton, Andrea Brooks, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Special Acknowledgement: Alpine Magnes (Godmother); Mary Morand, Alice Boatright, Luzonia Waters, Cynthia Davis, Helen Hill, Lenora Tyson, Brenda Griffin and Family, Sharon Richardson (Honeybee), Cheryl and Jimmie Baker, Ernestine Lavan, Robert Chappell, and Glenda Roberts.
Public Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Summers Funeral Home, 2238 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34475.
Celebration of Life Services for Deacon Eugene Graham, Sr. will be on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Liberty Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 13235 NW Hwy 25, Reddick, FL 32686.