Life Reflections

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time for my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge,
shall give me on that day-and not only to me, but unto all of them also, that love his appearing."
I Timothy 4:6-8

Deacon Joshua Graham departed this earthly life and was taken into his
heavenly home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at The Regency Hospital, Florence SC. Joshua was born January 27, 1948, to the late Mr. Owner Graham and Mrs. Ruby Montgomery Graham in Florence County, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Clifton Graham, Eric Graham, Ruby Graham, and Gloria Graham.

Joshua attended the public schools of Bronx, New York and graduated from James Monroe High School Class of 1967. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army. After serving twenty-four years in the military, he retired as a Sergeant First Class. Upon relocating to Kingstree after retirement, he returned to the working world at Walmart and then on to Turbeville Correctional Institution, where he worked for fifteen years before retiring again. Still wanting to be of service, Joshua was employed by Williamsburg County Recycling until his health declined in 2021.

Joshua was a devout member of Wilson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in the White Oak Community in Kingstree, SC, where he was a faithful servant and served in many capacities. He was Chair of the Deacons Board, a member of the Trustee Board, a Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Senior Choir.

Joshua leaves to cherish his memories forever, a loving and devoted wife of fifty years Margaret Bradley Graham. One devoted son, Terrance Jermaine (Tiara) Graham of Lake City, SC; three up caring sisters, Ivory G. Atkinson, Patricia G. Moore, and Ernestine G. Ortiz, all of Bronx, NY; two grandchildren Tyress Graham and Jayda Graham of Topeka KS; six caring sisters-in-law, Jane McBride, Jackie Hailes, and Irene Conyers, all of Kingstree SC; Ruby (Matthew) McClam of Columbia, SC; Carolyn (Ludrick) Cooper of Lake City SC; and Veronica (Elder Leroy) Graham of Effingham, SC; one caring brother-in-law Johnny (Melissa) Bradley of Salters, SC; And two aunts Lucille Thomas and Priscilla Dobson of Bronx, NY. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.