Ray Graham Obituary
Wilson Ray Graham, 82, of Pomaria, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on March 31, 1943, in Pomaria, he was a son of the Wilson Ray Graham, Sr. and Ada Belle Graham. He was the retired plant operator at Parr Hydro with SCE&G. Ray was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church where he was a former church treasurer and church councilman.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Cannon Graham; sons, Dennis (Jacquelyn) Graham of Pomaria and Timmy (Sharon) Graham of Prosperity; a daughter, Shelli Graham of Pomaria; a brother, Danny Wayne (Debbie) Graham, Sr.; a grandson, James Graham and nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful feline companion, Bimbo. Ray was predeceased by a sister, Betty Mae Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church by the Rev. Bobby Morris. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service in the church parish building.
Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, PO Box 170, Pomaria, SC 29126.
Active pallbearers will be James Graham, Dan Graham, Cole Graham, Allen Chapman, Mike Bowers, and Mark Chappell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Bundrick, William Attaway and members of the St. Matthew Social Ministry Committee.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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