William Nelson "Blue" Graham, 80, of Soso, MS passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Laurelwood Assisted Living in Laurel, MS. He was born Wednesday, October 13, 1943 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel on 4593 Indian Springs Road. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. The burial will take place in Brown Cemetery in Ovett MS, Mississippi.  Rev. Steve Kelly will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nan Jernigan Graham; daughter, Susann Schneider; parents, Millard and Mollie Graham.

Survivors include his step-daughters, Tammy Parker (Barry) of Laurel, MS and Sonja Kyzar of Ellisville, MS; grandchildren, Madison Schneider, Spencer Schneider, Cory Kyzar and Drew Parker; great grandchildren, Hanna Herrington (Michael), Claire Kyzar, Cooper Kyzar and one  great great-grandchild, Lennox Herrington;  as well as a special friend; Helen Holloway.

Pallbearers will be Mike Graham, Edward Graham, Terry Graham, Richard Jones, Trent Brooks, and Phil Walters.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kennedy Brooks and Jeff Graham.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com