Joseph Nathaniel Graham Sr., also known as Drummer Boy, of Anna’s Hope transitioned into eternal life on Oct. 25, 2024. He was 91 years old.
Graham was preceded in death by his mother Theresa Taylor and father Benjamin Graham.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Alcindor Graham; daughters, Brenda Graham, Sandra Graham, Yvette Graham, Ramona Graham-Smith, Cyrina Miller; sons, Daryl Graham (deceased), Rodney Graham (deceased), Joseph Graham II, Joseph Graham III, lril Graham, Ovaldo Graham, Anthony Graham, Michael Graham, Cyriacus Alcindor, Aubrey Langley, Gregory Langley; grandchildren, Hashim Simmonds, Chalima Simmonds, Sheniqua Simmonds, Michika Simmonds, Chenelle Simmonds, Kwameka Simmonds, Jahseen Simmonds, Joseph Simmonds, Nieresta Nicholas, Daniel Nicholas, Shamela Michaels, Shaquani Payne, Jahnoah Jackson, Jahlayna Jackson, A’nayh Smith, Shanda Graham, Shandell Graham, Anisha Graham, Rodney Graham Jr., Michael Anthony Graham Jr., Kayden Graham, Jenelle Graham, Portia Langley, Pya Langley, Destiny Langley, Tatyana Langley, Nico Langley, Anthony Langley, Nicole Langley, Audrey Sturges, Cyriacus M. Alcindor Jr., Sarah Alcindor, Nadine Isidore, Shelan Isidore; 26 great grand children; a great great-grandchild; brother, Lenus Ricardo Graham (deceased); Nieces, Marcia Johnson, Eugenie Graham, Laverne Graham; Nephews, Mario Graham, Kanashi Graham, Dennis Graham; Great Nieces, Jahmila Johnson, Trisha Hodge, Denise Hodge; great nephew, Joseph Hodge III; daughter-in-law, Tina Alcindor; sons-in-law, Gilbert A Bodley, Patrick Smith; Brothers- In- Law, Randolph Alcindor, Oliver Alcindor; Sisters- In- Law, Ms Cynthia Alcindor, Ms Agatha Alcindor, Ms Patricia Alcindor, Ms Maryanna Lawrence; Godchildren, Aretha McFarlande, Hanoch Boddie, Jeanelle M. Encarnacion; cousins and other relatives, Adelbert Bryan and family, the Alcindor Family, the Fevrier Family, the Hurley Family, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention; special friends, Department of Public Safety, staff of the Dialysis Center, Ezra Nanton and family, Boysie C. Alexander and family, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Lang and family, Eric Hansen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dan James and family, Benjamin Parilla and family, Joseph Solomon and family, Dennis Boldger and family, Milagros Encarnacion and family, Aaron Gebhardt and family, Joseph Rawlins, Valentine Francis and family, the Sisters of Charities, Teisha Calderon and family, the late Jimmy Matthew and family, Glenn Matthew, Ethlyn Brown and family, Gloria John and family, Bodil Simmonds and family, Bill Smith and family, Bernard Jacob and family, Anna Edwards and family, Barbara Gibbs and family, Cecil Miller and family, Joycelyn Bodley and family, Lucia Felix and family, Theresa Thomas and family, Caroline Johnson and family, Arnold Barnes and family, Mariana Hodge and family, Dr. Tasnim Khan, Dr. Albert Titus, a host of other friends too many to mention.
Pall bearers will be Hashim Simmonds, Jahseen Simmonds, Joseph Simmonds, Michael Graham, Joseph Graham III, Juan Santos.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m. with service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery. Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
