Obituary for George Turner Graham
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
GRAHAM, George Turner
George Turner Graham, 92, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. He was born July 13 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. George K. Graham in Kosciusko, MS. He entered Heaven surrounded by much family love and is celebrating with His Savior, Jesus Christ. He is preceded by his wife, Ora Lindsay Graham, of 60 years who welcomed him with a heavenly celebration! George and Ora fell in love in the 1940’s in Kosciusko and married on Christmas Eve in 1950 at the Williamsville Baptist Church.
George was a gracious man who treasured his family above all and worked tirelessly to love and provide for them. He was also a witty, fun and playful Dad, Grandfather and great Grandfather! He served his country during WWII and the Korean Conflict and worked as an auditor with the Department of Agriculture for 36 years. He served for many years as a Gideon providing Bibles to thousands.
George leaves four children: Lisa Fowler of Mineral Bluff, GA (Craig); Laura Malone of Anniston, AL (James); Marcus Graham of Alpharetta, GA (Karen) and Lindsay Williams of Marietta, GA (Brent). Seven grandchildren: Erin Caldwell of Spring, TX; Allison Lee of Gadsden, AL; Afton Aultman of Carrolton, GA; Brett Fowler of Woodstock, GA; Rachel Graham of Austin, TX; Kelsey Graham of Alpharetta; GA and Hunter Graham of Alpharetta, GA. Five great grandchildren: Ryan Elmore of Gadsden, AL; Logan Aultman of Carrolton, GA; Caleb Aultman of Carrolton, GA; Ava James Lee of Gadsden, AL and Brody Caldwell of Spring, TX.
Funeral Services are 11:00 am Friday, June 21, 2019 at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko, MS with burial to follow at Parkway Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am until service time.
George was preceded in death by his brother James Harold Graham.
For online condolences visit culpepperfuneralhome.com
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
GRAHAM, George Turner
George Turner Graham, 92, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. He was born July 13 1926 to Mr. and Mrs. George K. Graham in Kosciusko, MS. He entered Heaven surrounded by much family love and is celebrating with His Savior, Jesus Christ. He is preceded by his wife, Ora Lindsay Graham, of 60 years who welcomed him with a heavenly celebration! George and Ora fell in love in the 1940’s in Kosciusko and married on Christmas Eve in 1950 at the Williamsville Baptist Church.
George was a gracious man who treasured his family above all and worked tirelessly to love and provide for them. He was also a witty, fun and playful Dad, Grandfather and great Grandfather! He served his country during WWII and the Korean Conflict and worked as an auditor with the Department of Agriculture for 36 years. He served for many years as a Gideon providing Bibles to thousands.
George leaves four children: Lisa Fowler of Mineral Bluff, GA (Craig); Laura Malone of Anniston, AL (James); Marcus Graham of Alpharetta, GA (Karen) and Lindsay Williams of Marietta, GA (Brent). Seven grandchildren: Erin Caldwell of Spring, TX; Allison Lee of Gadsden, AL; Afton Aultman of Carrolton, GA; Brett Fowler of Woodstock, GA; Rachel Graham of Austin, TX; Kelsey Graham of Alpharetta; GA and Hunter Graham of Alpharetta, GA. Five great grandchildren: Ryan Elmore of Gadsden, AL; Logan Aultman of Carrolton, GA; Caleb Aultman of Carrolton, GA; Ava James Lee of Gadsden, AL and Brody Caldwell of Spring, TX.
Funeral Services are 11:00 am Friday, June 21, 2019 at Culpepper Funeral Home in Kosciusko, MS with burial to follow at Parkway Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am until service time.
George was preceded in death by his brother James Harold Graham.
For online condolences visit culpepperfuneralhome.com