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Marvin Graham Obituary

GRAHAM SR., MARVIN T. 80



Graham - Marvin Truston Graham, Sr., 80, of Brooker, Florida passed away on November 3, 2008 in Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Graham was the owner of Graham's Funeral Transport for many years and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul R. Graham and Clarine Vinzant-Graham and a foster daughter, Florene Giddens.



Mr. Graham is survived by his wife of 48 years, Arlee Graham, a son, Marvin Graham, Jr. of Brooker, FL, two daughters, Darlene Gilliam of Earlton, FL and Tammy Hanna of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by four beloved foster children, Diane, Buddy, Florence, and Elaine all of Tifton, GA and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.



The family will received friends on Friday, November 7, 2008, from 7-9pm at Archie Tanner Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, High Springs, FL on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 2pm. The Arrangements are under the care and direction of ARCHIE TANNER FUNERAL SERVICES Starke, Florida 904-964-5757.

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Published by Gainesville Sun from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2008.

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Jenifer Newell

November 8, 2008

Just wanted to let you all know that you are all in our prayers. We love you all.
Jenifer Barber Newell and Madison Newell

Beverly Davis

November 7, 2008

To Darlene & Tammy I Remember Going With You To See Your Dad He Was Always Good To Me Just Like Daddy Was To You And Tammy Will See Them Again One Day.To Arlee & Marvin JR Im Sorry For Your Loss.
Love Beverly

Tracy Stephens

November 7, 2008

Hey my two aunties. I'm sorry for your loss but you will meet again someday. I love ya'll

Kelly Bishop

November 7, 2008

Arlee & Marvin Jr.,

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Marvin Sr.. I always enjoyed working with him. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Green

November 7, 2008

To Darlene and family,
You are in my prayers during this difficult time. May pleasant memories comfort you.
Love, Sandy

Jerry, Patti, and Douglas Burns

November 6, 2008

Aunt Arlee, we would like to express our sympathy for your loss and let you know that our thoughts are with you.

Shari Sullivan

November 6, 2008

Aunt Arlee... I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you and Uncle Marvin will be together again Heaven... Love, Shari, Ryan and Scot Sullivan

Charles & Nicky Burns

November 6, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sally Tasker

November 6, 2008

Darlene and all your family. David and I send you our continued prayer's, for peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Dan & Sharon Riester

November 6, 2008

Marvin & Kathy,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

John, James and Janice Merritt

November 6, 2008

Marvin and Kathy we are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. May God protect and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

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