David Graham

We regret to announce the passing of Mr. David Graham.

Mr. Graham passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.

The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Lynette Peterkin: 1603 Morning Side Dr.
Hartsville, SC.

Arrangements will be announced by Davis Funeral Home, LLC of Hartsville, SC.

Yea, thought I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.                                                                                                                               Psalm 23:4

Mr. David Earl Graham was born on July 14, 1954, in Darlington County. He was the son of the late Thelma Smith Graham and Blease Graham. He received his education in the public schools of Darlington County, graduating in 1972. Following High School, he enlisted into the Army, dedicating himself to serving his country.

Following his military service, he returned home and pursued occupations which included logging, setting up mobile homes and farming, before his health declined. He loved fishing, cooking, and attending church service when he was able. 

David was preceded in death by his parents, Blease and Thelma Graham, his wife, Sallie Benjamin Graham and eight siblings: Alma, Blease Jr., Jasper, Robert, Maritta, Danny, Gerald, and MacArthur; and a stepson, Richard Davis.

Those left to cherish his memories are: His son Eddie (Sheron) Graham, Two stepsons, Maurice Coleman and Steven Benjamin, all of Darlington, SC.; sister, Lynette D. Peterkin of Hartsville, SC, two sisters-in-law: Emma Benjamin of Society Hill, SC, and Mary Jo Graham of Winston Salem NC; three Brother-in-law, Calvin Benjamin of Hartsville, SC, Felix Benjamin of Baltimore, MD and David Gause of Myrtle Beach, SC; a special niece, Linda Graham Bishop of Columbia, SC; eight  grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other close relatives and friends.