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Hoyt Graham Obituary
August 31, 1932 - June 12, 2018
Myrtle Beach
Hoyt L. Graham, Sr., Age 85, husband of Joanne Graham, passed away at Grand Strand Hospital on June 12, 2018.
Mr. Graham was born in Conway, SC, the son of the late Virgil D. Graham and Macie Martin Graham. Mr. Graham was predeceased by wife, Doris Doyle Graham and by his brothers, Boyd Donald Graham (Vera), Larry Michael Graham, Sr. and his sister, Betty Jo Dunn (Albert). He is survived by his wife, Joanne Graham, his daughter, Wanda Shoemaker (Randy), his son, Hoyt L. Graham, II (Crystal) and daughter, Tami Graham, sons, Tony Kennedy (Cindy) and Tommy Kennedy, grandchildren, Earon G. Johnson, Doyle G. Johnson, Hoyt L. Graham III (Tripp), Rachel Kennedy and Rebecca Kennedy. Also surviving are brothers, Wayne Graham (Big Daddy), Virgil D. Graham II (Valerie), Tony Graham (Karen), sisters, Kathy G. Hardwick and Teresa Faircloth (Tommy) along with several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Graham was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach. He was a member of Myrtle Beach Masonic Lodge #353 and is a Past Potentate of the Omar Shrine Temple, Charleston, SC.
Mr. Graham enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and having breakfast with his friends. Mr. Graham was an entrepreneur before it became main stream. He loved the challenges of a new business and was always willing to take the chance and a believer of hard work and the philosophy that "The early bird catches the worm". He was passionate about the Shriners and their mission of helping children in need of medical treatment without financial burden to their families. He loved his family, friends and all children. He enjoyed talking and sharing memories about his life.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, SDICU (3rd) floor for their care, compassion and thoughtfulness during our end of life's journey.
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 14th at McMillan-Small Funeral Home from 5:00PM-7:00PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, June 15th at First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or Epworth Children's Home, 2900 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205.
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Pat and Steve Adkins
June 8, 2024
Hoyt was an amazing man and neighbor. My husband and I were blessed to have know if only for a short time.
Earlene and Billy O'Herron
June 15, 2018
Rest In Peace dear friend and neighbor. God will hold you in his arms and give you love, peace and happiness this day. Today you will know the greatest love you have ever known.
Butch Gardner
June 15, 2018
May God Bless each of you during this time of loss and give you strength. We will keep you in our prayers. Joyce and Butch Gardner
Paula Beckham
June 15, 2018
Wanda, so very sorry to hear about your dad. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family and give you peace.
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Judy M. Allen
June 14, 2018
Wanda, Tami & Hoyt, My sincere sympathy! Cherish the memories! With love and regards
Al Wyche
June 13, 2018
Graham Family ~~
Sorry for your loss. May GOD bless you all in this time of sorrow. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Paige Price
June 13, 2018
Wanda,Tami and Hoyt I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I pray for you all to find peace in your loss.
Pat and Steve Adkins
June 13, 2018
My husband and I live beside Hoyt and Joanne. We were very blessed to have them as neighbors. When we moved in they took us under their wings and treated us like family. We will miss the many talk we use to have, but heaven has gained another angel. Love you miss Hoyt
Tommy Cook
June 13, 2018
All of the guys that had breakfast with Hoyt on a regular basis have so many fond memories and we will all miss him so very much. Bonnie and I send our sincere condolences to the family at this most difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.
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