Vernon Michael Graham

North Augusta, SC.........Vernon "Michael" Graham, 82, entered into rest Saturday, May 30th, 2026.  Family and friends are invited to visitation at JM Ford Funeral Directors Wednesday, June 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm.  The Celebration of Life will be Thursday, June 4th at 1 pm at Warren Belvedere, officiated by Rev. Stephen Newman, Rev. John Meyer and Rev. Mark Downs.

Mr. Graham was born in Crystal City, MO to Vernon Adam And Doris Milfelt Graham.  He graduated from Crystal City High School.  He continued his education at South East Missouri University where he met the love of his life.  Mike married Gail Smith on June 12th, 1965.  He served our country during Vietnam War.  After completing his years at Fort Gordon, they decided to make North Augusta their home.  He worked as a Systems Analyst for Graniteville Company for twenty-seven years.  

Mike was an avid bowler his whole life even achieved becoming a member of the National Bowling Hall of Fame with six 300 games.  He taught his wife, children and grandchildren how to bowl.  Mike was an avid golfer who accomplished playing golf in all fifty states.  He coached his daughters softball teams at Belvedere Girls Softball.  Mike loved his St. Louis Cardinals and Carolina Gamecocks!  

Mr. Graham is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, the late Nancy McDaniel all of Crystal City, MO.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gail Graham, his daughters, Gina Almond (Dave) and Vicki Carpenter (Randy), four grandchildren Randi Jo White (Chris), Ashlyn Carpenter, Michael Graham Almond (Carson) and David J Almond III (Maggi).  Four great granddaughters, Jayden White, Alice White, Evie Stokes and Ellie Stokes all of North Augusta.  Also, survived by his brother, Randy Graham, five nieces and five nephews all from Missouri.

In leiu of flowers, please donate to the Warren Better Together Foster Care Ministry @ 421 Edgefield Rd, Belvedere, SC 29841.

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