William Carlie Graham, Jr.: Loris

1935 – 2021

     William Carlie “W.C.” Graham, Jr. of Loris passed away on Sunday, March 28, at McLeod Loris hospital. He was 85.

     Mr. Graham was born June 27, 1935 in Loris to the late William Carlie Graham, Sr., and the late Lula Inez Edwards Graham.

     Mr. Graham was a retired farmer and a member of New Home Baptist Church. He had a deep gratitude for the rich, full life he enjoyed and the opportunities to love so many wonderful people, to experience new places, and to have so many interesting adventures along the way.

     Survivors include his wife, Linda Grainger Graham of the home; two sons, Richard William Graham and wife Lisa of Spartanburg and Stephen Graham and wife Terri of Unicoi, Tennessee; daughter Cheryl Chadwick and husband Arthur of Conway; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Jean Wilson of Loris and Rita Stancil of Raleigh.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Carlie Lesterey Graham; four sisters, Edna Duffell, Roena Floyd, Venice McClellan, and Inez Lebsock; and brother-in-law Russell Stancil.

     Visitation was planned from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at New Home Baptist Church.

     Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at New Home Baptist Church with Rev. David Watts and Pastor Myron Pritchard officiating, committal services following at New Home Cemetery.

     Memorials may be made to New Home Baptist Church at 1665 Hwy 139, Conway, SC 29526.

     A guest register is available here.