Michael DeWayne Graham was born on November 16, 1954, in Quincy, Florida, to the late Pearlie Roberts Graham and Theodore Graham. He proudly served in the United States Army, 101st Airborne, for 13 years. He formerly was employed at Cumberland Hall Hospital.

Throughout his life, he enjoyed studying the Bible, listening to music, watching the sporting events of his favorite teams, such as the New York Yankees and University of Florida's Florida Gators, watching Westerns and doing yard work. Lastly, he loved spending time with family the most. Also, he proudly was a mentor to the youth and served the community of Hopkinsville at-large over the years. His had the ability to connect with people of all walks of life and always strived to lend a helping hand.

He was a proud member of Moore's Baptist Church where greatly enjoyed serving as head leader of the Deacon Board and served as a Bible Study Teacher.

He was the seventh of nine children; the "baby boy". He was known to his many friends and his family as "Mike," and to the athletic community as "Graham".

After a valiant fight, one that he declared that he would boldly face until the end, Michael answered the call from his Creator to transition to his eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at the TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Survivors:

Spouse: Blondell Graham

Children: Alicia Graham, Miguel Graham, Michelle (Adrian) Payne, Maurice (Alia) Graham

Sisters: Beverly Miller, Barbara G. (Johnny) Hinson, Sandra Graham, Kimberly Graham

Sister-in-Laws: Yvonne Graham and Audrey Graham

He was preceded in death by 2 Sisters: Diane Graham Kenon and Patricia Graham Bryant

He was preceded in death by 3 Brothers: Donald Graham, Allen G. Graham, and James Graham

He leaves to mourn his passing 6 Grandchildren: Granddaughters; Jasmine Graham, Faith Graham, Charity Graham, and Lameia Graham. Grandsons; Lorenz Smith and Ray'Sean Graham. In addition to a host of beloved Nieces, Nephews, and Family & Friends.

A Walk-Thru Visitation will be held on 08/11/2020 from 11AM to 12:00PM at Gamble Funeral Home Hopkinsville, KY.

Graveside Services will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West on 08/11/2020 at 1:00PM with limited capacity due to social distancing. Hopkinsville, KY.

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