Thomas Graham

Mr. Thomas Loring Graham, age 74, of Blue Ridge, went home to be with his Lord and Savior February 23, 2024.
He was born in Cherokee County, North Carolina, to the late Clifford and Polly Dockery Graham.
Thomas loved living, working and enjoying the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a phenomenal friend. He worked hard his entire life for the betterment of those he loved. Thomas was loyal member and Deacon of Colwell Baptist Church. He was a current and long time employee of Tri-State EMC where he worked as a Truck Operator.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Cecil Graham, Eldon Graham and Shirley Galloway.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Judy Wright Graham of the home; children, Lorie Diane Graham Watkins of Epworth, Lisa (Kenny Charles, Jr.) Renee Graham of Athens, Tennessee, and Scott Benson Graham (Courtney) of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, Nathan Thomas Watkins, Nadalie Diane Watkins, Brody Lee Graham and James Sawyer Graham; sister, Happy Sanders of Lawrenceville, Georgia; many nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 2 p.m., from the Colwell Baptist Church with the Rev. John Newton and the Rev. Curtis Easley officiating. Music was provided by the Colwell Baptist Church Choir.
Interment followed in the church cemetery with the Rev. Nathan Chancey officiating. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers, Billy Henry, Chris Harper, Jim Callihan, Steve O'Neal, Waylon O'Neal and David Morrow. Selected to serve as honorary pallbearers were, Nathan Watkins, Brody Graham, Sawyer Graham, Tyler Cohen, Chris Graham, Chad Graham, Cliff Graham, Tommy Galloway, Tony Galloway, Ray Graham, Brandon Graham, Bill Graham, Paul Graham, James Talley, Morris Callihan, John Chastain, Jim Adams, Ronnie Hensley, James Pack, the Deacons and Men of Colwell Baptist Church.
The family visited with friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.
Akins-Cobb Funerals and Cremations of Blue Ridge, was in charge of the arrangements.