Carl Graham

Mr. Carl Graham was one of eight children born to the union of Thomas Graham and Lessie Mae Crosier Graham on June 2, 1955 in Talladega, Alabama. Mr. Graham's life's journey of 68 years has truly been a blessing to his family and everyone he has encounter beginning with his youth. As a youth, Mr. Graham's spirit found comfort in divine grace when accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior while attending Marietta Baptist Church in Goodwater, Alabama. Later in life he continued serving the Lord and united with Rocky Mount Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Graham received his education in the Coosa County School System and was a graduate of Goodwater High School. Answering the call of duty, Mr. Graham's next path in life would be to valiantly serve his country by enlisting in the United States Airforce on June 29, 1973 where he amassed accolades and distinctions for his dedicated service including the NDSM and the AFM 900-3. During his military career, he served as an aircraft maintenance specialist and an airplane mechanic. After four years of dedication to his country, Mr. Graham was honorably discharged. Steadfast in his pursuit of knowledge after his discharge, Mr. Graham furthered his academic pursuits at Talladega College, earning a bachelor's degree in History Education. Once returning to civilian life, Mr. Graham's journey would not be complete without finding his soulmate and falling in love, which is exactly what he found in the tender gaze of Miss Boncynthia Threatt, sealing their bond in marital bliss for forty-two years and nurturing a beautiful family of five adoring children. To ensure his family was taken care of once returning to civilian life, Mr. Graham embarked on a career as a security officer at Talladega College and Honda Manufacturing for many years. His final place of employment was with WKW. Whether protecting the esteemed halls of Talladega College or safeguarding the premises of Honda Manufacturing, his dedication to duty and loyalty knew no bounds. After years of selfless service, he embraced retirement as a beacon of newfound joys and well-deserved respite. Mr. Graham was a fun loving and kind-hearted person who was loved by many. He was a man of many titles, affectionately being known by his family, friends, and community as Baby Brother, Cag Shawty, Rhythm, Uncle Belly, Al Bundy, Ray, Pops, Granddaddy, Granddad D, Grandpa, PaPa Carl, Dad, and Skinny Legs, but his first was given to him by his beloved mother, "Little Boy Blue".... He loved his family with all his heart and soul. Mr. Graham was a very compassionate family-oriented man who was always happy and just an all-around great guy. On the evening of April 4, 2024 after God had graciously given Mr. Graham to us for sixty-eight long earthly years, He felt it was time for him to peacefully close his eyes to this earthly world, accept his new wings and fly to his new eternal home to reunite with his parents, Thomas and Lessie Graham, sister, Barbara Ann Kendrick, brothers, Raymond Graham, Joseph "Mickey" Graham, and Robert Lee Graham. Leaving behind to cherish the many years of Mr. Graham's loving memories are his loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Boncynthia Graham; three sons, Kevin Lyles, Kameron Threatt, and Carlos Graham; two daughters, Colethia Freeman and Carmen (Karachi) Cook; three brothers, Mack Austin (Mary) Graham, Willie Frank (Sharon) Graham, and T.J. Graham; eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. As we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, let us cherish the memories and the indelible impact Mr. Carl Graham bestowed upon our lives. May his soul find eternal peace in the loving embrace of the Divine, and may his legacy endure as a beacon of light amidst the shadows of grief and loss.

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Carl Graham

June 2, 1955 - April 4, 2024