William H. Graham, 53, of Hampton, Virginia, passed away on July 14 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family. William Henry Graham was born on May 15, 1970, to the late Nathaniel and Arzola Graham in Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Hampton City Schools and went on to receive a brick mason certificate from Job Corps in Richmond, Virginia. He was employed at Minton & Roberson at the time of his passing. He professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined First Baptist Church of Hampton where he was baptized. He volunteered as a coach for many years with Y. H. Thomas of Hampton Parks and Recreation for the City of Hampton.
William was a beloved husband and a cherished father, stepfather, and father-in-law and is survived by his wife Martha, children Amanda (LeNette), Juan, Parrish (Alesha) Ashanti, Desmond, and Diamond (Andre), six brothers, two sisters, four aunts and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His legacy will live on in the minds and hearts of everyone he knew.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at First Baptist Church of Hampton, 229 N. King Street, Hampton, VA 23669 on July 24 , 2023, at 11:00 am.
A special thanks to Riverside Regional Medical Center and Promedica/Heartland Hospice.