He was born on June 29, 1947 in Dover, NH the son of the late Clyde D. and Olive M. (Merrill) Graham. He retired as a Gunnery Sergeant for the United States Marine Corps.
His brother Tommy Graham, Pompano Beach, FL preceded him in death.
He is survived by his son, John R. “Jay” Graham, Jr. of Heathsville, VA and daughter-in-law Marsha of Stafford, VA; one sister, Kay Owens (Clyde) of Birmingham, AL; three granddaughters, Hannah Graham (Brandon), Alexandria Graham, Kylie Graham; and a great-granddaughter, Riley Nicholson.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00am Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Mullins & Thompson, 1621 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment with military honors will follow the service at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA.