February 26, 1941 - December 18, 2024
Mr. Edward “Eddie” Graham, 83, of Newington, GA, passed away at East Georgia Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Eddie was born on February 26, 1941 to the late Tillman Graham and Louise Hurst Graham. He worked as a lineman for Planters Telephone for 43 years where he did a little of everything. He enjoyed woodworking and was very skilled at making things with his hands. In his younger days, he enjoyed going out on the river and boating. Eddie played softball in the church league, and had also played mule basketball. He had a special fondness for all his pets, both cats and dogs. Eddie loved taking trips to Disney World, as well as camping with his wife Mrs. Brenda. Most of all he loved time spent with family and having get-togethers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother and sisters-in-law, Gay and Tommie Graham, and Margie Graham.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Graham, of Newington; children, Becky (Tracy) Williams, of Sylvania, and Anissa Brown, of Statesboro; brother, Pete Graham, of Kildare; grandchildren, Ashley (Spencer) Masse, Adrian Graham, Mark Brown, and Brianna Brown; as well as six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Timmy Graham, Tommy Graham, Spencer Masse, Mark Brown, Robert Farmer, and Roger Graham.
Honorary pallbearers will be TW Evans, Lynn Derriso, Billy Hill, and the current and past employees of Planters Telephone.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Newington Baptist Church with Pastor Aaron Webb officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow in the Newington City Cemetery.
The family will have a meal at the church following the burial, if you wish to bring the family food please bring it to the church on Sunday.
You may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
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