Sammy Graham, 76, of Laurel, Mississippi, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, October 3, 1944 in Jasper County, Mississippi.

Graveside Services will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Moss Memory Gardens and burial will follow in Moss Memory Gardens. Bro. Paul Matte will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342

Sammy was a member of Moss First Church of God. He was a retired brick mason and also retired from Jasper County Beat 1.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bender and Lucille Graham, brothers, Bender Graham Jr., Pascal Graham, Bill Graham, Frank Graham, sisters, Martha Jane Mcgee, Bendora Wilson, Ada Faye Perry.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Rhonda Graham, daughter, Tammy Valentine (Tony), son, Denny Graham (Falon), grandchildren, Jamie Valentine (Heather), Lane Valentine (Hannah), Nicolas Graham, Nathan Graham, Giana Graham, Reagan Graham, Audrey Graham, great-grandchildren, Kase Valentine, Blakely Valentine, sisters, JoAnn Salem, Mary Wright (Duncan), brothers, Haskel Graham, Burnis Graham (Sherry) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Valentine, Lane Valentine, Nicolas Graham, Nathan Graham, Gabe McNeil, and Ricky Elkins.
In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com