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Marion Graham Obituary

Mr. Marion Graham, Jr. entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 11, 2018. His WAKE will be held daily until Friday, February 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at MARION GRAHAM MORTUARIES, 1504 Gandy Street, (904) 765-0310. Additional arrangements will be released later this week.
Published by Florida Times-Union on Feb. 13, 2018.

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Nat Thomas

February 7, 2024

Mr. Marion Graham was a great man and friend to me and my family. I went to him once to rent one of his cars to take my daughter and her friends to the Prom. He said you don't have to pay me to rent the limousine just tip the driver and we are good. He was such a giving man. May he rest in peace!!

Joy Cash

February 7, 2021

Keep looking to GOD

Evangelist Cash

February 7, 2020

Keep looking up to GOD in all your doing love yall

Evangelist Cash

December 9, 2019

Keep looking up for GOD cares for you

LaVell Williams

December 8, 2019

Im so glad I got to know you my friend.

Apostle Barbara Shingles

November 11, 2018

My condolences from Bishop John E. Shingles family, we will miss your smile, and willingness to help the community. prayers for your family.

The Patterson Family

March 19, 2018

May family and friends find strength, wisdom, and comfort from God during this time of sorrow.
Ph 4:6,7

March 5, 2018

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.

Devon

March 3, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carlotta Smith

March 1, 2018

Rip Mr Marion Graham u will be missed by all and ur church members

Beulah Robinson

February 26, 2018

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during your loss may God grant you comfort and peace.

L Noisette

February 25, 2018

RIP Mr Graham. You were a very nice person to ppl you met. Thank you for your service to the community and for being a pillar of dignity to this world. My condolences to the Graham family.

February 25, 2018

Sending our prayers and sincere condolences to the family of Marion Graham. Jr.
- Kenneth M. Pinnix, 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc.

Leon Bing

February 25, 2018

May the Holy Spirit give you the love, joy, and peace you will need during your time of grief. Our Prayers and thoughts are with the Graham family. From all of us at North Jacksonville Family Worship Center, Leon R. Bing, Pastor.

DORIS J HAYNES

February 25, 2018

We, Doris J Haynes & Delores J Brown, aka 'the twins', send you each our heartfelt sympathy. We were members of the same Nat Guard Unit as Marion. In unique character he lived his dream in the mortuary bus. We will miss him dearly. God bless you with comfort and peace.

Evelyn H. Blount

February 25, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 24, 2018

May the God of all comfort give you needed strength to endure at this very difficult time.

Phyllis Prince

February 24, 2018

May the Lord grant the family strength and peace during this difficult times.

Maurice Jones

February 24, 2018

I had the awesome privilege of working with Mr. Graham on several occasions... A very patient and caring man... We will miss you

Peggy Pollard-Spencer

February 24, 2018

To Mrs. Cindy Graham, Marion III and Maurice,
On behalf of the communities of Salem and Opelika, Alabama, we extend our deepest sympathies, prayers and love to you during this great loss of one of our favorite sons. We pray Gods' peace and comfort to you today and always!!
Sorrowfully,

Mary Dunbar

February 24, 2018

My condolences to the entire Graham Family may he rest in heaven.

Joan Barney and Joe & Donna Blue

February 23, 2018

To the Graham Family, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you. His compassion and kindness to us during our time of sorrow is yet remembered. We pray that God will comfort you and give you peace during your season of sorrow.

Hubert & Florence Brannon

February 22, 2018

To the Graham Family, we praise God from whom all blessings flow for the life and legacy that he leaves behind. He has been such a blessing to so many and although we are sadden by his demise, we are more thankful that he LIVED.

Hubert & Florence Brannon

Hortencia W. Burton

February 22, 2018

Graham Family... May the peace and love of God surround each of you always. Love and Blessings, Hortencia W. Burton

Barbara Reynolds

February 22, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God Strength and Comfort each and everyone of you.

Norma Sawyer

February 21, 2018

I will be forever grateful to Marion for taking time to educate me about the funeral business and how to build a successful career in the business. He was an excellent role model of integrity, trustworthiness, dedication, fairness, volunteerism, and concern for people and this community. His leadership, generosity, and his beautiful smile will be missed in the funeral service industry and in our Jacksonville community.

John Mcintosh

February 21, 2018

May GOD strength comfort and peace be upon this family at such a time as this..

Rev. James E Smith, M Div.

Rev. James Smith

February 21, 2018

To the Graham Family

It is with deep sadness that we write these words of condolences to Mrs. Cindy and the entire Marion Graham Mortuary Family. Mr. Graham was not only our client for many years, but a dear personal friend for mine. We are here for the family in any capacity needed, and we are only a phone call away.
May God give you a path to strength in him during your honor of bareavment.

Sincerely,

Rev James E. Smith, M Div
Sales & Retention Manager
We Fund Funerals

Loretta Shepard

February 21, 2018

MR. Graham was a pleasant businessman,his staff also.A beautiful service was rendered for my son-in law.I and our entire family extends our sympathy to each of you.

Brenda Tucket

February 21, 2018

My Thoughts, Prayers and Condolences to the Family. He was such a Great man I will truely Miss his Smiling Face wherever you see him.

Tawanna Maxwell

February 21, 2018

I want to say to the Graham family that your family is in my prayers. Dr. Marion Graham took good care of my father in 2009. We couldn't have pick a better person to trust our father with. Your a legend in my family eyes so let your legency live on. Praying for strength!!!

February 20, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Audrey Murray

February 20, 2018

You will always have a special place in.my heart. Rest in peace my friend.

Mary Love Brooks

February 20, 2018

Services rendered by Mr. Graham with my husband (1996) and my mom (2005) will always be treasured. May the peace of God rest with the family.

The Bellamy Family

February 20, 2018

Our condolences to the Graham family. Rest in Peace, Brother Marion.

Buggs-Bellamy Funeral Services

February 20, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the Graham family due to the passing of Brother Marion Graham, Jr.
Deacon Wilbur Bellamy, Sr., had the privilege of singing with Brother Graham in the Eastside Male Chorus. Brother Graham will also be remembered for his kindness and his encouraging words when we became involved in the funeral business. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Elizabeth Brown

February 20, 2018

I've had the great pleasure of working with Dr. Graham at Edgewood Cemetery. He was the most warmest, most heartfelt person I've known. He will be deeply missed by this community. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Edward & Jacqueline Wright and The Entire Wright Family.

February 19, 2018

TO the Graham Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Graham took excellent care of our parents and his detail for excellence will be missed. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word in his heart for the family. Gone but never forgotten. He will continue to live in our heart's forever. God bless you all.

February 19, 2018

Gone too soon. Mr. Graham had a sweet spirit and a kind heart. May your memories of him be ever embedded in your hearts until you meet again in paradise.

The Boston family.

Tont Hudson

February 19, 2018

Sending condolences from Cooks-Cooper FH.
Madsion fl.

Evan Joy cash

February 19, 2018

May God keep your time you shared with each other in each of your heart and dry all your tears with love that he gave to so many I will always remember his smile the last time I saw him he was in church in Callahan you all are in my prayers God Bless love ya!!

Ann Herndon

February 18, 2018

Condolences to Mr.Graham's family. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel in the loss of such a dear friend for many years. Marion leaves us with many unforgettable memories. The Herndon Family

Doris Harold

February 18, 2018

Sorry for your loss

February 18, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Doris Harold

February 18, 2018

To the Graham family and the Marion Graham Mortuary Staff family, we the Tabernacle Baptist Institutional Church family with Pastor Michael C. Edwards along with the Eastside Community, extend our sincere condolences and prayerfully mourn with you. Marion Graham, the community neighbor, businessman, family friend and fellow believer will be greatly missed by many who knew him, loved him and used his services. Peace and Blessings to those who must continue the journey without his physical presence. May you find comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Donna Hammonds

February 17, 2018

To the Graham family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you have lost a true servant of God. We have all lost a person full of compassion, care and understanding doing some of the most distressful times of our lives. Mr Graham started in 1973 with my grandparents, along the way unto Oct 2016 when we lost our brother. God allowed him to serve my family about 20 times. We will truly miss him. Love to u, from Matilda Stokes

Crawford Richardson

February 17, 2018

It is with great sorrow that we hear about the passing of a good friend. Marion Graham was not just a professional in his calling, he was a great person of concern for his fellow man. Unfortunately we did not know of his passing until several hours ago. To late to attend his funeral.. " God has given and God taketh away. Blessed is our Lord.". Rest in Pease our Brother knowing that you are loved. Your mission has been accomplished and greatly appreciated. Crawford& Marion Richardson

February 17, 2018

My condolences to the Graham family. Mr. Graham will be missed. He always made me feel like a family member. May God give you the peace and comfort that you seek. The courtesy and professionalism he has shown my family in the loss of my parents and two brothers will never be forgotten. We love you and may God bless.

The Lockley Family - Frank, Catherine, Baileigh & Hannah

Bobie & Glenda Jones

February 17, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the family, May the Lord strengthen you through theses times.

February 17, 2018

To the Graham Family,

We would like to offer our condolences, and prayers for peace and comfort during this time. Mr. Graham has shared many smiles, advice, and compassion as we celebrated the lives of our family members. We are here to do the same for yours. He will be missed.

Y. Lynah and Family

February 17, 2018

Graham Family,

May you find peace in knowing that Dr. Marion Graham comforted our family on so many occasions. We will miss him dearly.

Dorothy Gardner Flowers and Family.

Cynthia Williams

February 17, 2018

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of the late Marion Graham, Jr. I pray for your strength and peace in the coming days.

Robert Jackson

February 17, 2018

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Dr. Graham. I always called him Doctor Graham over the years. He would sing sometime when he came to New Bethlehem. We will miss his friendship and kind spirit. We know that God is to wise to make a mistake and has taken a beautiful flower from this earthly garden to an eternal garden in the heavens. May you find peace in knowing that he is suffering no more and that our Heavenly Father will keep you as time moves on. From Deacon Robert Jackson and Family.

Valynda Turner

February 17, 2018

Mr. Graham took great care of my uncle in 2003 and my mom in 2014, RIP and my greatest sympathy to his family.

Antionette (Angie) Jackson

February 17, 2018

Extending my thoughts and prayers to Auntie Cindy, Marion, Maurice and the grandkids during this time. Uncle Marion was always a sweetheart and will be missed not only in the family but in the community, as well. Love y'all!

Khalilah Shakir

February 16, 2018

To the Graham family;
It is with my deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Marion Graham Jr. Marion has always been a friend of the McKnight Family and will be greatly missed. I pray for your family strength during this time of sorrow. Weeping only do for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Your family will always be lifted in prayer. Love the Mcknight Family.

Patricia Gee-Jones

February 16, 2018

Mr. Graham took very special care of my dad (William C. Gee) back in 1988. Will forever be grateful. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

The Gee Family
East 26th Street

Patti Gee - Eastside

February 16, 2018

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jean Leone (UNF)

February 16, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences Maurice and family.

Robert & Lynette Williams

February 16, 2018

To the Graham Family , a road well Traveled He will be missed dearly. Keep God close be strong there is comfort in the presence of the Lord We the Community send with great sympathy our Heart felt sorrows be blessed in the walk for it shall pass .

Jean Kiner

February 16, 2018

To the Graham Family,
May you find comfort in knowing that Marion kept the faith and fought a good fight. May my brother rest in eternal peace. I love this family. My prayers will forever be with all of you.
Mrs. Jean Kiner, (A dear family friend)

rev.charles preston

February 16, 2018

Our Prayers go out to the Graham Family, He was a great blessing to our community. He is absent from the body and present with the Lord. C.Edward Preston,St.John Baptist Church,Orange Park Fl.

Victoria Blackman

February 15, 2018

My Sincere Deepest Condolences to the Graham Family during this time of bereavement. You've always shown my family courtesy and professionalism. Thank you for great customer service Mr. Gramham. Rest in peace

Andre Howell

February 15, 2018

My Condolences To The Family May God Be With You ..

February 15, 2018

It's terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. You was an inspiration to me in my business. Thank you for everything you that you taught me

Sincerely
Mr James Hines

Brenda Rollins

February 15, 2018

Mr.Marion was a very nice person.BUT GOD

Gwen Cain Crane

February 15, 2018

To the Graham Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Graham family. May God give you peace and comfort that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. Mr Graham will be
remembered for his sincere kindness and compassion he showed and expressed to others.

The Cain Family
(Eastside)

Lindsey Willis

February 15, 2018

Mrs. Graham and the Children may the God of all comfort be your guide during this time, thanks for being always the same, Marion always made me feel like a friend always a real hand shake. Thank God for the Graham Family. Lindsey & Emma

February 15, 2018

Prayers go out to the Graham Family on the passing of their loved one. Marion and my husband were in the Jacksonville Chapter of the 100 Blackmen. Hearing of this sad news shocked us terribly.
May God bring you peace!
Dr. Menia Speights, Henry Speights, Jr. and Family.

Bettye Bradwell

February 14, 2018

Condolences to the Graham family. May God keep His arms around you in your time of sorrow. Remember He is always with you. All you have to do is call on him. Blessings. From San Antonio, Texas Greater Grant AME Church family.

Larry & Shiryl Holmes

February 14, 2018

Our Sincere Deepest Condolences to the Graham Family during this time. Mr. Marion Graham will truly be missed by many in the community especially the Holsey & Holmes family. We will pray for your strength in the Lord in the day's to come.

February 14, 2018

Our hearts are saddened to hear of Marion's passing. Our deepest sympathy to a sweet family. We were former neighbors many years ago. We have so many sweet memories. Love and prayers from the Bond family (Cynthia Bond Ryals).

Cynthia Gilmore/Young

February 14, 2018

I will always remember you you came to Jax to restore s funeral home that was in that had lost its way you not only became a friend but a legend take your rest I will see you in Paradise♥God bless your entire family♥

February 14, 2018

Our condolences to the Graham family. Ronald and Linda Brazer

Nathaniel Thomas

February 13, 2018

Marion Graham was a good man. As I recall he was from Bartow Fla. and came to Jacksonville at a young age. He was a very caring man, that treated people like he wanted to be treated. I would like to call him a friend. He will truly be missed in the Jacksonville community. I want to offer my condolences to his entire family and love ones. Nat and Gail Thomas

Cheryl Rice

February 13, 2018

Truly God has called one of our communities pillars. We send our deepest condolences and our sincere gratitude to the family. R.I.P. Mr Graham well done!

Herman & Carolyn Peterson Floyd Linda Peterson Crawford Toni Peterson Mundy. and Families

February 13, 2018

To the Graham Family, The Floyd, Crawford, and Mundy, Families are sadden to hear of the passing of a Family friend. He was there for us (The Peterson Family) every step of the way when our Parents passed. He will truly be missed by all who were blessed to have known him. May God grant you the comfort and strength needed at this time.

February 13, 2018

Eternal Rest Mortuary Management & Staff extend their condolences to the family of the late Mr. Marion Graham our prayers are with each of you.

Janice Haymon Thomas
Owner/Manager

Denise Clayton

February 13, 2018

To the family, Mr Graham was a pillar in Jacksonville Community and truly will be missed. I pray for the family for peace, strength, and love. To God be the glory!!

Al & Karen Chester

February 13, 2018

WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY WE SEND..

Kimberly Weston-Woods

February 13, 2018

My sincere condolences to The Graham family. Mr. Graham was a pillar of the community and very nice man, he will be sorely missed.

February 13, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family during this time. Mr Graham will be greatly missed in the community.
SD Vaughan

Valorie Link-Miller

February 13, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Graham family.

Kenny & Sheila Edwards

February 13, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences to the family. We will be praying for you.

Ulysses Hillman

February 12, 2018

My condolences to the family from mine

Robert Swinson, IV

February 12, 2018

To Mrs. Lucy, Marion and Maurice Im so sorry for you guys lost.! I talked to Mr. Graham this summer when I was heading to a conference in Orlando. This is a total shocker if my family can do anything during this time please let me know. We will pray for your strength in the lord in the days to come....

Ellen Donald Harris and Staff of Harris Mortuary

February 12, 2018

Sincere deepest condolences to the Marion Graham, Jr's family in the passing of your love one. To be absent from this earthly body is to be presence with the Lord. Praying for you and your family.

SARAH LAVONNE TISBY RHONE TISBY RHONE

February 12, 2018

MR.MARION WAS A TRUE FAMILY FRIEND TO THE MARSHALL SMALL DARBY TISBY RHONE FAMILY!! WE WILL MISS HIM!!
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY!!

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