Mr. Samuel H. Graham was born on October 7, 1946, in Madison, Florida, to parents Sam Graham Jr. and Ethel N. Hinton. He attended and graduated from Madison County Training School in Madison, FL, and is also a graduate of Jones College in Jacksonville, FL. He married Annie S. Newton in October of 1988. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and an Air National Guard retiree. He was an active member of First Timothy Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Ministry, Men’s Ministry, and Military Ministry.
He was well known in his community for serving others and loved to travel and go fishing. Of all the accomplishments Sam would want to be remembered for his membership in The Sons of Light Lodge, and his status as 3rd Degree past Master Mason. He served for over 45 years as a Mason and will be remembered for his lovingkindness, his dedication to helping others succeed, and his passion for his family and his lodge brothers. Samuel was a devoted husband, father, brother, mentor, and friend.
Samuel was preceded in death by his father Sam Graham, and his Mother Ethel Hinton.
He is survived by his Wife of 34 years Annie Graham, Sons: Edwin Newton, and Reginald Newton (Angela), 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Sisters: Eliza L. Harper, Ethel L. Glee (Willie), Mapale E. McDaniel (Ralph), Emma N. Gonzales (Larry, deceased), Elvira A. Glee (Gary), Brother-in-law: John Wilcox, Sisters-in-law: Mildred Rhodes (Michael), Sandra Pearson (Will, deceased), Gloria Williams; special close friends, Charles Kohn, Wendell Young, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, church family, and friends.
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