Tommy Lee Graham

Tommy Lee Graham, 76, of Cleveland, TN passed away and went to be with our Lord Jesus on Wednesday June 15th. He was surrounded by his wife, sons, daughter, and grandchildren. Tom was born on September 24th 1945 in Tracy City, TN to Mary Louise and Burley Graham.

He is preceded in death by his brother Ben Graham and infant sister Maddie Graham.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife Mary of 34 years; sons Tony (Yvonne), Robert (Pam), stepson Rob Jones (Shannon), stepdaughter Marcia Brown (David); grandchildren Tasha (Jonathon), Cadie (Corey), Haleigh (Austin), Sydney, Cassie, Connor, Amanda (Tyler) and great grandchildren: Judah, Laila, Halston, Lynne, Ella, Tucker, and Rider. Tom’s surviving brothers and sisters include: Willard (Wilma Sue), Hoyle Baker (Lynn), Ann (Earl) Hall, Hazel (Jim) Shook, Mack, Frank (Deb), sister in law Rosie Graham, and many nieces and nephews.

Tom worked for over 41 years at Whirlpool and retired in 2008. Tom loved to play the banjo and often attended local bluegrass festivals. He played with the local band, The Bradley County Ramblers. Tom was an active member of Bellefounte Baptist Church where he served in many roles including Sunday School teacher, usher, and greeter. Tom will be missed by his many friends and family and will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, and his banjo playing.
His family will receive friends from 11am until 1pm on Saturday June 18th at Companion Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at 1pm. Tommy will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service. Jonathon Nipps, Tyler Price, David Brown, and Austin Rhoades will serve as pallbearers.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Tom or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Bellfounte Baptist Church Family Life Center Building Fund.