Obituary for Dennis Graham

MR. DENNIS JOEL GRAHAM, age 64, of Eastman, GA, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Friday, July 14, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Mr. Gary Ryals officiating.

 Dennis was born in Hawkinsville, of the Baptist Faith, and moved numerous times during his early childhood with his family while his father served in the U.S. Air Force. He later relocated to Eastman, where he attended Dodge County High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he faithfully served his country for four years. After leaving the Army, he worked several jobs around the Eastman area before going to work for Boeing Company in Macon for over 20 years. After retiring from Boeing, he went to work for Robins AFB for over 15 years, before retiring for good in 2019. After retiring, he spent much of his time “piddling”, riding his motorcycle, fishing, working on his Volkswagen Beetle, and spending time with his family and friends. Dennis was preceded in death by his Father, Lamar Graham, Son, Jeb Graham, Brother, Ken Graham, and Brother-in-law, Shelton Brantley.

 He is survived by his Daughter – Holly Smith (Neal) of Milan, GA; Step-Daughter – Ramona Sheffield (Brian Conley) of Eastman, GA; Step-Son – Callen Sheffield of Eastman, GA; Several Grandchildren; Mother – Dorothy Shirley Graham of Eastman, GA; Sister – Pam Brantley of Eastman, GA; Brother – Robert Graham (Mandi) of Eastman, GA; Sister-in-law – Patty Graham of Goldsboro, NC; Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Pam Brantley, 38 July Drive, Eastman. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Warriors Wellness and Recovery Ranch, 585 Old Valambrosia Rd., Dublin, GA 31021, in honor of Dennis.