Mr. Gaston Woodrow (Woody) Graham, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away at his home on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born January 10, 1933 in Acme, NC. He was a lifelong devoted member and trustee of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He was a former Chief Mechanic at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he retired after 40+ years.

He was known for his numerous volunteer activities in the community and walking in his neighborhood greeting all those that he passed while walking. He was always on the move, never being able to sit still. Even after retirement, he worked as a Security Guard at Forsyth County Department of Social Services where he received a plaque for his dedicated service and outstanding job performance.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Blanchie Graham; brothers: Charles B. Graham, Miles Miller Graham and Biney S. Graham; sisters: Luvater G. McKoy, Annie Carlene Graham Glenn and Jacqueline Andrades Graham Robinson; former wife, Geraldine Graham; and his son, Bernard R. Rogers.

He is survived by two daughters, Andrea Desiree Graham (Wayne Berry) and Deidre Webb Blanks (Paul); granddaughters, Angele Chantal Brown and Paula McIntre (Craig); grandsons, Bryan Blanks and Paul Jr. Blanks; 17 great grandchildren; a host of cousins; Irene Allen, the Legal Godmother to Andrea Desiree Graham and Angele Chantal Brown; Jean Clyburn, a devoted family friend and a host of nieces, nephews, special friends and neighbors.


Special acknowledgement and thanks to Tinder Care, Gwendolyn Bradley and Meals on Wheels.


Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, May 27, 2023 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church with visitation at 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.