Mr. Jack Russell Graham, 86, of Old 29 Hwy, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Brown Health & Rehab in Royston.

Born on November 23, 1936 in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late James L.V. Graham and Mary Martin Graham.  Mr. Graham was a cutting room supervisor for the Hart Garment Company, and a member of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the Sojourners. He also actively participated in the Hart County Relay for Life, and he was a veteran of the US Army.

Survivors include his son: Tim Graham & Cindy of Cartersville, GA; sister: Sharon Graham of St. Augustine, FL; seven grandchildren: Stephanie Graham, Andrew Graham, Garrett Graham, Arielle Graham, Abigail Graham, Becca Black, & Allison Rippy; and six great grandchildren. Mr. Graham is preceded in death by his parents; wife: Patricia "Pat" Cobb Graham; one son: Scott Graham; one daughter: Kim Graham; two sisters: Louise Lewis and Lavern Black; and one grandchild: Conner Graham.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 in the Sanctuary of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church.

Funeral services for Mr. Jack Graham will be Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hartwell First United Methodist Church with Dr. R. Allen Stewart officiating.  Burial will be in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163, or at you donate through their website at https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.