With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Roosevelt Graham, 75, of Effingham, SC, who passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Life Reflections

"We are confident I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.           II Corinthians 5:8

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, God in His divine providence called from earth to reward the soul of our beloved Roosevelt "Ratt" Graham.

"Ratt", as he was affectionately called by friends and family was born June 30, 1950 in Florence County, South Carolina to the late Jessie Graham, Jr. and Alberta Montgomery.

He attended the public schools of Florence County and truly enjoyed watching sports and television.

"Ratt" pursued many avenues of employment; among them were the Sunbeam Bread Company and a Diesel Mechanic for many years at Gardner Farms, Lydia, SC and Lane Trucking, Darlington, SC.

He was preceded in death by: his parents and siblings, Jefferson Fullard, Jessie Graham and W. B. Fullard.

Those left to cherish his memory are: two daughters, Virginia (Dan) Gathers and Robin (Arnold) Bethea; one son, James (Laura) Graham; eleven grandchildren, Saisha Fulmore, Danique Smith, Trayon McDowell, Destiny McDowell, Nyrue Smith, Ashley Bethea, Keshaundra Tate, Jeremiah Bethea, Brandon Graham, Diann Bethea and Dominique Williams; twenty-four great grands; one brother, Lonnie Howard; and a host of other family members and friends.

"Ratt" will forever be deeply missed and cherished by loving and devoted grandson, Nyrue Smith.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.