Bobby Joe Graham

AIKEN – Mr. Bobby Joe Graham, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Bobby was born in Martinsville, VA, a son of Vivia and John McFadden, Aiken, and the late Joseph L. Graham.  He moved with his family to Aiken in 1964, and worked as a master mechanic and shop foreman for Milner Trucking and Abbott Oil for many years.  He was an avid fisherman, a hard worker who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.  He instilled a strong work ethic in his kids and grandkids. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Sheila Parker Graham; a son, Joey (fiancée Krystal Taylor) Graham, Aiken; daughter, Jackie Watkins, Aiken; grandchildren, Kholeman Graham, Emmett Watkins, Gabriel Watkins, Christy Watkins, Misty Watkins; sister, Glenda Silas, Aiken; brothers, Gary L. (Edie) Graham, Aiken, Ronnie (Natalie) Graham, WIndsor; numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, August18, 2018 in the Shellhouse Funeral Home chapel with the Reverend John Arthur officiating.  Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Graham, Kholeman Graham, Mike Cockrell, Duane Hughes, Scott Jones, John Daughtry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Eureka First Baptist Church, 173 Johnston Hwy, Eureka, SC 29847. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Friday evening at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC Bobby’s online guest book may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bobby Joe Graham, please visit our flower store.