Samuel Lee Graham, 80, of Savannah

Samuel Lee Graham, 80, of Savannah, died on Thursday, July 30, at Hardin Medical Center.
He was the son of the late William Charles Graham and Minnie Louella Dixon-Graham.
Mr. Graham was a member of St. John Baptist Church. He worked as a Brick Layer.
Sam enlisted in the United States Army in 1967 and served for two and half years which included a one year tour in Vietnam. The following medals were received; National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam campaign Medal w/ Device 1960, Sharp Shooter (M14 Auto Rifle), Marksman (M16), 2 OS Bars, Combat Infantryman’s Badge.
He is survived by one son, Kevin Lee Graham, of Las Vegas, Nevada; a sister, Pearl Frances Thames, of Markham, Illinois; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, William Charles Graham Jr. “Bo”, Larry Darnell Graham, Danny Eugene Graham, Elijah Walker “Skipper” Graham, Josh Melvin Graham and Mitchell Lee Graham.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 15, at 11 a.m., at St. John’s Missionary Baptist in Savannah. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens at Savannah.