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RICHARD GRAHAM Obituary
Richard lived the majority of his youth years in Bennettsville, SC along with his mother and his three siblings. They later moved to Petersburg, VA, where he attended Peabody Middle School and graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 2008.
While at Petersburg High School he ran cross-country and was a member of the wrestling team where he won several championships. Richard also enjoyed playing football, baseball and working out. He was very athletic.
Richard was employed as a SMT at Central State Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Ricky Taylor; one aunt, Dorothy Davis and one uncle, William Graham.
Richard leaves to cherish precious memories: his mothers, Rosa Graham and Gloria Taylor; his daughter, Sch'Niyah Benson (whom he was very active in her life and he deeply loved and cherished her); siblings, Derrick Graham, Isameena Graham, Erica Graham, Lois Jones, James Graham, Angela Pickett, Patricia Hedgeman, and Alisha Hemingway; two aunts, Barbara Graham and Harriet Graham; uncles, Tobey Graham; devoted friends, Montrel McDaniel, Luis Roldan, Tavon Walker, Tyrone Hughes and Damien Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends too numerous to name.
Rich Gram loved his family and friends with his whole heart and he will be deeply missed!
Graveside service will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Dinwiddie Memorial Park, 7324 Church Road, North Dinwiddie, VA.
Please follow the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kimberly Dent
October 22, 2024
I just thought of you the other day..i remember you talking trash to me about my team......keep an eye on your team as well...i miss you
Kimberly Dent
October 22, 2023
I think of you from time to time... so full of life . Beautiful smile... I miss you my friend.. #LLRICH
Karen Kelly
November 1, 2020
Richard was always smiling and was kind to everyone!! When he was at PSH he protected us all and he was good talking to the kids!!! He remains loved by oh so many and sadly missed by all!!! Heartbreak lives with all who knew and loved him!!! I will always remember our football and wrestling conversations!!! You remain with us always!
Rickita
October 30, 2020
I’m going to truly miss you,I never thought I would be saying this to you, this hurting me to know I won’t be able to have my talking mess and laugh friend anymore,I’m still lost for words to say sleep peacefully baby...you gained your wings Continue to watch over your babygirl, family and friends
Verlie M. Davis
October 30, 2020
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you Rosa and your family.
Simone Dees
October 30, 2020
I love you always Richard! May your soul rest peacefully!
To his family-my prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Britney Jefferson
October 29, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with Rich’s daughter and the entire Graham family. He was a beautiful person taken from this world way to soon.
Belinda Ingram
October 29, 2020
Graham family - I had the pleasure of working with Rich at Poplar for years. Rich was a respectful, kind, and caring young man. It breaks my heart to know we have lost him so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the difficult days ahead.
Sophia Cain-Betton
October 29, 2020
I am gonna surly miss you Graham. I remember all those talks about Jamaican and Chinese Food. It was great working with you. May your soul RIP
Vanessa Morel
October 29, 2020
Thoughts & prayers to you in Heaven and your family, daughter, & friends left behind. Your loss is a hole in our hearts.
robert walker
October 29, 2020
R.I.P young man. To Icee, Ms. Graham, and family; my family and I would like to express our sincere condolences.
Kimberly Dent
October 28, 2020
I'm still at a loss for words..
You will be missed always and remembered in my heart forever❤
Lisa Wilson
October 28, 2020
Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow all the days of life.
SST K. Bailey
October 28, 2020
God has called for one of his angel. Rich Gram strived to work to jobs to make sure his baby girl was taken care. He told me he wanted to buy a house. He finally was accomplishing his goals. I am ever so proud to have been his coworker and his friend. Prayers for the family. RIH Rich Gram
Alonda Royal
October 28, 2020
Love you Rich! Praying over your family
James Clark and Family
October 27, 2020
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Joseph Walker
October 27, 2020
Unc I will miss you... Definitely gone too soon. We love you!
Shawn
October 27, 2020
My friend... My heart is super heavy! He will truly be missed by many! Praying for the family and baby girl.
Janice Jones
October 26, 2020
Prayers of Comfort and Peace toThe Graham .Baby girl your Daddy love you to the moon and beyond
Lisa H
October 26, 2020
My heart was truly saddened at the loss of Graham. We were coworkers but I had adopted him as a son. Words can not express how deeply hurt I am of his passing. May the love of God strengthen you all at this time. He will be missed at Central State.
Tajuan Scott
October 26, 2020
Out Prayers are with the family. I worked with Richard at Poplar Springs. He was one of the most respectful young men I have ever met. My condolences
ANGELA JACOBS
October 26, 2020
I can't believe you and that smile will no longer be here with us! May God watch over your beautiful daughter and family. Til We Meet Again!
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