Samuel Henry Graham, Major USAF Retired, of Bethel Springs, TN was born September 10, 1935 in Memphis, TN the son of the late William Henry and Lula Frances Grantham Graham. He retired after 23 years of service in the U. S. Air Force, was a B52 Pilot, having served in the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Chamberlin on July 8, 1976.
Mr. Graham formerly lived in Germantown, TN and was a Graduate of Germantown High School. He was a member of St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church in Selmer, TN. He enjoyed spending time with family, grandchildren, and friends, as well as his involvement with his church. He was a hobby farmer. Mr. Graham departed this life on February 17, 2017 at his home at the age of 81 Years, 5 Months, 7 Days.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen Graham of Bethel Springs; a daughter, Janet Elizabeth Graham of Dallas, TX; three sons, Samuel Henry (Hank) Graham, Jr. of Hernando, MS, Thomas George (Tom) Graham and wife Brandy of Duton, AL, Jeffrey Phillip (Jeff) Graham and wife Shelia of Bethel Springs, TN; six grandchildren, Dustin Clay McDonald and wife Marissa, Jacob Samuel Graham, Kaleb Isaac Graham, Kameron Joseph Graham, Taylor Faith Watkins, Landon Michael Watkins; a grt-grandchild, Eva Caire McDonald; a sister, Sandra Graham Thompson of Rossville, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Graham was preceded in death by two brothers, William F. (Bill) Graham, Michael (Mike) Graham.
Memorials may be made to Children’s Backpack Ministry at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, Jesus Cares of McNairy County, or LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.
