Paul Graham Jr.

1946 - 2023

Paul Graham Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 5, 1946 to Catherine and Paul Graham. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Flood Graham; his children, Paul Graham III (Melissa), and Gretchen Sakowski (Stanley); his grandchildren, Faith Sakowski, Stanley Sakowski IV, and Evan Vicknair. He is also survived by his siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful lifelong friends. A native of New Orleans and proud resident of both Chalmette and Mandeville throughout his lifetime, Paul graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School in 1966. After high school, he attended Louisiana State University. Paul began his professional career as a lineman for South Central Bell, became a supervisor at AT&T, and retired from Avaya Communication Systems. Paul was successful and well respected as an outdoorsman from New Orleans to the Northshore area. Paul was loving, compassionate, and most of all, a very caring person to all. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, golfing, and running triathlons in his earlier years. He was an avid and dedicated handyman, generously offering his services to all he loved. He was a prolific conversationalist, always providing support and advice. Paul bravely persevered in spite of the presence of muscular disease for many years. However, his true passion was spending time with his loving family and friends. He never missed a dance recital, a baseball game, or any other important family event. Paul was unique and irreplaceable, well respected and liked, and will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. His spirit and tender nature will remain in the many memories of his cherished friends and family until they meet him again. Paul's commitment to his Catholic faith was strong throughout his entire life. The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the compassionate care provided by his ICU nurses at St. Tammany Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please kindly consider contributions in memory of Paul Graham Jr. to The Muscular Dystrophy Association. https://mda.donordrive.com. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, Louisiana on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, 2280 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The family kindly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.