July 1, 84, Goldsboro

Eldred Graham, 84, passed away Wednesday at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Horry County, South Carolina on July 3, 1935 to the late Dock Davis Graham and Martha Dorthea Powell Graham.

Eldred was an iron worker by trade, building many bridges and high-rise buildings in North Carolina. He had a quirky sense of humor and was known for his made-up words. Eldred loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Park with Rev. Tony McLamb officiating.

Eldred is survived by his daughter, Wanda Graham Thompson; grandchildren, Meghan Thompson and fiancée, Rick Povich and Sawyer Thompson and girlfriend, Alissa Banks; siblings, Willa Mae Soles, Harry Graham, Donald Graham, and Michael Graham; step-children, Bernice Meekins, Wilbur Etheridge, Peggy Mooring, and Bobby Etheridge; a close family friend, Pat Coley; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pashie Christine Graham; son-in-law, Mark Thompson; step-daughter, Ann Etheridge; and several siblings.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be sent to 3HC, 2402 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

Online condolences may be sent to www.seymourfuneralhome.com.