Palmer Graham

Palmer Graham obituary, Waynesboro, MS

Palmer Graham

Palmer Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Waynesboro Chapel - Waynesboro on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Mr. Palmer Graham, 78, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Regency Hospital in Meridian, MS. He was born in Mobile, AL on Sunday, November 3, 1946, to the late Dora McRae Graham and Lincoln Palmer Graham, Sr. He was a member of Community Southern Methodist Church. He retired as a mechanic for the Wayne County Public School System. Mr. Graham loved the outdoors and woodworking. He cherished his wife, daughter, and granddaughters.
Mr. Graham is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Aline Graham of Waynesboro, MS; daughter, Pamela Ann Maten (Tim); two granddaughters, Katelyn and Kristyn Maten both of Gilbertown, AL.
Visitation for Mr. Graham will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 20, 2025, at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Roger Douglas officiating. Interment will be in Community Southern Methodist Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS.

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