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AIKEN - Mr. Bobby Joe Graham, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
Bobby was born in Martinsville, VA, a son of Vivia and John McFadden, Aiken, and the late Joseph L. Graham. He moved with his family to Aiken in 1964, and worked as a master mechanic and shop foreman for Milner Trucking and Abbott Oil for many years. He was an avid fisherman, a hard worker who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He instilled a strong work ethic in his kids and grandkids.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Sheila Parker Graham; a son, Joey (fiancee Krystal Taylor) Graham, Aiken; daughter, Jackie Watkins, Aiken; grandchildren, Kholeman Graham, Emmett Watkins, Gabriel Watkins, Christy Watkins, Misty Watkins; sister, Glenda Silas, Aiken; brothers, Gary L. (Edie) Graham, Aiken, Ronnie (Natalie) Graham, Windsor; numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 18, 2018 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend John Arthur officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joey Graham, Kholeman Graham, Mike Cockrell, Duane Hughes, Scott Jones, John Daughtry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Eureka First Baptist Church, 173 Johnston Hwy, Eureka, SC 29847.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Friday evening at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC
Bobby's online guest book may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Katrina Plueger
August 18, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about Bobby, he was a wonderful man. Your family is in our prayers.
Annette Jones
August 18, 2018
Sending my prayers to the family. I never forgot about Bobby while always thinking about our childhood days while attending school. Just glad to have known Bobby,my peanut Butter friend for life.
Lisa Dyches
August 17, 2018
Shelia and family, sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. May God be with you and give you all strength, and peace at this time.
August 17, 2018
Please accept my deepest condolences, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May the hope of seeing your loved one again in the future, as our heavenly Father has promised, bring you comfort. John 11:24-25.
Denise Butler Freightliner of Augusta
August 17, 2018
I am deeply sorry to hear this, Bobby was a Wonderful Man, Friend and he loved his Family very much! He will be missed by so many. May God lift up his Loved One's at this time, and help them thru this difficult time. God Bless You All.
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