Bobby Graham

Bobby Graham

October 31, 1968 - June 30,2023

Early Life

Bobby was born on October 31, 1968 to Alma Graham (deceased) and Hampton Chandler, in Nesmith, South Carolina. Bobby spent his early childhood in Nesmith until the age of 5, when he moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He grew up in Hudson Gardens and attended Jersey City Public Schools, where he graduated from Dickinson High School.

Adulthood Life

Bobby entered the workforce at a garbage and recycling company in Elizabeth, New Jersey.  He realized he could do better and obtained his Commercial Driver’s License at the age of 17.  He began his career driving commercial trucks for various employer’s.  Bobby again realized he wanted more and started his own trucking company.

At age 23 Bobby met Patricia DeLoach (deceased). The couple later welcomed their daughters Shanise DeLoach and Tatiana Graham.  Bobby and Patricia decided to make their family one and married in 2002.  He welcomed his stepson, Davon DeLoach (deceased) with open arms and cared for him as if he was his own.

Bobby and Patricia decided to relocate their family to Pennsylvania. He developed a passion for riding motorcycles like his father.  Bobby was young spirited at heart and a gentle Giant. He worked hard but enjoyed life.  He was a provider to many and protector to all of whom he loved.

End Life

Bobby was a hard worker, a provider to many and protector to all he loved.   He enjoyed trucking and traveling to various cities and states.  If he was in your city he’d call and say “Hey family, I’m in town, let’s meet” or “I’m passing through just want to let you know and make sure everything is good with the family”. 

Bobby witnessed both of his daughters graduate from high school.  He was a Proud Dad this past May 2023 as he watched his youngest, Tatiana, walk across the stage at Temple University. 

Bobby leaves to cherish his memories two daughters Shanise DeLoach and Tatiana Graham; his father and stepmother Hampton Chandler(Dorothy) of Temple Hills, MD; two sisters La-Shonda Chandler of Upper Marlboro, MD and  Sheree Phillips(Charles) of Clinton, MD; mother-in-law Evelyn DeLoach; three grandchildren Zion Robinson, Zaiem DeLoach and  Amari DeLoach; 3 nephews Charles Phillips, Jr., Ari Faucette and Ace Fields; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and  friends.

Bobby leaves us all to reconnect with his wife Patricia DeLoach, mother Alma Graham, father-in-law Thomas DeLoach, step-son Davon DeLoach and  grandson Zaire Robinson.

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