Johnny Graham Obituary
February 23, 1955 - July 18, 2012
Warner Robins, GA- Johnny Ray Graham, 57, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2012.
Ray was born on February 23, 1955 in Eastman, Georgia. He was of the Christian faith. He was employed by the Medical Center of Central Georgia as a Registered Nurse. Being a part of the Explorer Post led him to a career as a Firefighter, EMS/Paramedic, and Nursing. He was also a Paramedic Instructor and helped establish the EMS program at Central Georgia Technical College. His son, Christopher Raymond Graham, and his father, John H. Graham, preceded him in death.
His memory will live on through his wife, Gloria Baldree Graham; daughter, Jennifer Graham; son, Jonathan Graham; mother, Elizabeth McCranie Graham; brother, Craig Graham, all of Warner Robins; mother-in-law, Doris Baldree, Tifton; brother-in-law, Jerry Baldree (Sheree); niece, Summer Quinn (J.D.); nephew, Nathan Baldree (Rebecca) all of Homerville; great niece and nephews, Reagan, Trevor, and Isaiah, and many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, July 19, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2012 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home with the Reverend Jerry Baldree officiating. Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Nashville Memorial Gardens, Adel Street, Nashville, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations to New Vision Church of God - Missions Project, 215 Dickerson Street, Homerville, Georgia 31634.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.
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Everette Bowen
August 3, 2012
Ray,
I am so glad I had the opportunity to be on your last paramedic class at MTI. You had the talent to teach and were very good at it. I learned a lot from you in many ways I will always remember the day at clinicals you took me to one of the top floors at a winow overlooking Macon at MCCG and said here is a good place to reflect. God bless you and your family!
Tom Nash
August 2, 2012
I had the privilege of him being my paramedic instructor in 1994. I learned so much from him that carried through to my work around the world. Those were some of my best memories. Ray, you were awesome!!
Betty Finney
July 23, 2012
Ray was a former co-worker at CGTC (formerly MTI). He was such a joy to work with. My prayers go out to his family, friends, and all who loved him. There's no doubt in my mind, Ray made it in! He will be missed.
Susan Doss
July 23, 2012
Ray was a classmate of mine, starting in 1st grade and many other classes through the years. He had a smile that would light up a room. He was always in a good mood and included you in his conversations. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. Rest in peace, Ray.
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Joyce Dauby-Feezel
July 23, 2012
Ray was my high school classmate and a really good guy! I pray for his family and all the people whose lives he touched. I know he'll be missed. Being the same age, I don't believe he was old enough to leave this world yet, but I know he is with Jesus!
Frank Norman
July 21, 2012
Came by the gravesite this afternoon. Really wish I could have made it this morning. I see Ray enjoyed fishing. Wish we could have gone together, he would have been a hoot to fish with! Spent some time there praying for you and your family. God bless you, Gloria. I hope you find comfort in the friends and family who enjoyed him so much.
David Wiggins
July 21, 2012
Ray and I were classmates at WRHS and I had lost track of him. I hold in fondness the memories of times together there. What took me by surprise was the fact that I have known his mother in law for oh so many years. Mrs. Doris is one of the kindest and sweetest ladies God ever set on this planet.
Jeri Wallace
July 20, 2012
Though I only saw Ray as he was leaving work in the morning, he always had a kind greeting for me, and often stopped by our office where I had the privilege to hear some of his fishing stories. My heart goes out to his family. He was most definitely a Ray of Sunshine.
Bonnie & Mary Jones
July 20, 2012
Gloria and kids,
I am so sorry for your loss. All my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kathy Dilling-Stoner
July 20, 2012
May God Bless all of you and help you through the hard times ahead. I knew Ray when we were both at Valdosta State. He was such a caring person and always had a smile.
Brenda ann Bass wood
July 19, 2012
i am sorry your lost. i am praying for you
Diann Hattaway
July 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda ann Bass wood
July 19, 2012
Ray you will be deeply missed by your family and friends. we all loved you very much. you are with all our other family memberr that has gone ahead of us. to ray wife and children i am very sorry for your lose. to rays bother i am all so sorry. to aunt susie i am very very sorry. i truly understand the pain in your heart. our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. we love yall.
brenda ann bass wood ,jessica martinez and chileren, j p bass, joe vaughn and anthony dustin wood . god bless the familz
Susan Herringa
July 19, 2012
I worked with Ray at the Medical Center in Macon in the transfer department. We shared many good times and a lot of laughter. I will always remember that he would tell other hospitals that his name was "Ray, like a ray of sunshine." He was definitely that and will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Ginger Scarboro
July 19, 2012
Gloria, I am so sorry about Ray. We have known each other for a very long time and it just breaks my heart to see you and the kids go through this terrible time. I will say working with Ray, at night, at the Med, and in the Transfer Center was just way off the chain at times. It takes a special person to work nights and Ray was that special person..Working in the haunted, cold, damp, dark, rodent, insect, homeless dude making a midnight visit, building would have been impossible without Ray, Brenda, Lance, Betty, Bobbie, Susan, Lynette,Keith, Trelaine, Christy and 'the ghost'. I will always have a story to tell about Ray.
Peggy & Warren Selph
July 19, 2012
I am so sorry for the lost of your love one. May the Power of God give you peace!
Terry Wilkins
July 19, 2012
Ray and I worked together at Central Georgia Technical College. I considered him a good friend as well as a co-worker. He was one of the smartest, most fun people I ever met! I pray that God will comfort you and grant you peace in this time of sorrow.
Teri Wood
July 19, 2012
Ray will be definitely missed. Spoke with him often at the Transfer Center. He could always make you laugh when you were having a rough night at work. An all around awesome individual. Gonna miss you Ray!!!
Edie G
July 19, 2012
I worked days, he worked nights. I remember coming in each morning to such a bright smile. Maybe it was just because he was looking forward to just going home after such a stressful night. Whatever it was, he was always my 'Ray' of sunshine to start my day at MCCG......
Edd HANCOCK
July 19, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dwayne Putnal
July 19, 2012
Ray was a goodd friend and great teacher. He knew how to keep thje subject interesting. He never met a stranger and always was willing to help someone in need. He helped me alot in my medical career, I possibly wouldnt have had one if he hadnt helped me, THANK YOU RAY. my condolenses to his family who he always held in high regards and love.
Samantha Joyner
July 18, 2012
Ray was a great person he never meet a stranger and he always had a story to tell. I was privileged to have him as my paramedic instructor he will be missed. Prayers go out to his family
Tim & Crystal Powell
July 18, 2012
We will always remember "Billy Bob" as a super Paramedic Instructor, RN, and friend. He always had a story that would make you smile. Ray was an inspiration to all in EMS and the Nursing professions. Thanks Ray so much for your service!
Robert and Millie Klein
July 18, 2012
Jennifer and family, our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. All our love, Robert and Millie Klein
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