Graham, Paul Pannell
Paul Pannell Graham, 83, of Blacksburg, went to meet Jesus Sunday, December 29, 2019 at New River Valley Medical Center. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on May 31, 1936 to the late Eugene Paul and Hazel Pannell Graham. He was also preceded in death by his wife Leola Westmoreland Graham; sister, Louise Grubb; nephew Donnie Grubb.
He was Associate Professor Emeritus and researcher in Food Service at Virginia Tech. His happiness was found in serving the Lord, in his family, and through generosity to others.
He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Tammy and Greg Wright; Cathy Ann Graham; grandchildren, Anna Trometer and husband, Greg, Stephen Wright and wife, Melissa, Tabitha Mesa and husband, Josue; great-grandchildren, Jack, Lucy, Autumn, Isabelle, Hope, and Clark; brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Becky Graham; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy Graham, Teresa and Steve Pettus; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Jackie Westmoreland, Sonny and Nancy Westmoreland, Donnie and Sue Westmoreland, Tommy Westmoreland; nephew, Tommie Grubb and wife, Cindy.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Souther and Rev. Dewey O. Weaver, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 pm until service time at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
Vicki Jo Duncan
December 30, 2019 @ 4:04 pm
Paul, Leola and family were such dear friends to my family. Dad (J T Naff) dearly loved spending time and talking with Paul. Paul truly was one of the sweetest Christian men I ever knew.
Janice Shelton
December 30, 2019 @ 6:55 pm
We are saddened to learn of your loss. May God’s peace and comfort be yours and with each family member and friend. Hold to your memories.
Richard and Janice Shelton
Tina Bain Lytton
December 30, 2019 @ 7:03 pm
I am so heart broken to learn of Pauls passing. Both Paul and Leola were special people in my life. Both were such kind people. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Hugs and kisses to Cathy.
Lisa Cromer
December 30, 2019 @ 7:17 pm
Such sad news,my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Linda/Ronnie Cooper
December 30, 2019 @ 8:20 pm
so sorry for your loss, love and prayers for the family, Ronnie and Linda Cooper
John dickey
January 1, 2020 @ 2:22 am
I’m so heartbroken for both Paul and Leola they were special people I was amazed that knew so much stuff they were kind people my thoughts and prayers go out to the family