Hoyt David Graham of Hosford passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the age of 85. Hoyt was born in Danielsville, Georgia but he was a long time resident of Hosford. He loved the outdoors and was a seasoned woodsman and worked as a logger for many years. He also worked with the Liberty County Road Department for fifteen years. His greatest love was his wife and family. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Hosford.
Preceding him in death was his wife of fifty-two years, Gertrude Howell Graham; his parents, Thomas Lonie and Mercilla Jane (Turner) Graham; his brothers and sisters, Elco Graham, J. B. Graham, Vinnie Graham, Dora Graham Rollins, Lawrence Graham, Myrtle Graham Duggar, O. B. Graham, and Verla Mae Graham.
Survivors include three children, Barbara Ann Graham Burnett, Larry David Graham and his wife, Zandra, and Sandra Graham Pennington and her husband, Jeff, all of Hosford; six grandchildren, Sheryl Burnett Fountain and her husband, Randy, Lisa Burnett and her husband, Brad, Larry David Graham, Jr. and his wife, Kelly, Timothy David Graham and his wife, Kelly, Christy Pennington, and Michael Pennington and his wife, Kristy; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Ellis Graham of Thomasville, Georgia; three sisters, Ann Graham Knight, Thelma Graham Duran, and Hester Graham Quick, all of Thomasville.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT, Saturday, March 17, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in Hosford Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT, Friday, March 16 at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
May God comfort you all in this time of loss. PapPap is celebrating his home coming with Ms. Gertude and JESUS.
Shawnette "Lainey" Raynor