Philip Ray Graham, age 92, of West End, formerly of Kernersville, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at his home.
Philip was born on June 25, 1931 in Moore County, NC to the late Mac Clyde Graham, II and Pansy Hoots Graham. He was a faithful and active member of Beulah Hill Baptist Church and was formerly a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Philip enjoyed traveling, fishing, airplanes and vintage cars. He retired from Piedmont Airlines/US Air after 33 years of service. He also leaves behind his beloved fur baby, Penny.
He is survived by his daughters: Brenda Clayton (Steven) of Durham, NC; Phyllis Love (Wendel) of Kernersville, NC; Audrey Bayse (Mark) of Thomasville, NC; and Amy Lashmit (James) of Kernersville, NC; 9 grandchildren: Matthew Clayton, Andrew Clayton (Lauren), Todd Love, Tim Love (Katie), Ashley Callahan (Joe), Lorin Willard (Terry), Erica Lippard (Kennan), Autumn Mack (Phillip), Tyler Crabb (Chloe); and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Larry Graham (Irene) and Harry Graham (Jennie) both of Pinehurst, NC; a sister: Vivian Moore and a sister—in-law: Frances Graham both of West End, NC and a sister-in-law, Virginia Cade of Southern Pines, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Frances Graham, a daughter, Wanda Sue Graham, a sister, Barbara Moore and two brothers, Mac Clyde Graham, III and Jerry Graham.
A Funeral Service will be held 2 PM Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Beulah Hill Baptist Church in West End with Rev. Chris Bouldin and Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12 to 2 PM at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 492, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Service arrangements are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
