Rev. Dr. Leo H Graham

Born June 30, 1933, Rev. Dr. Leo H. Graham was born in Hartsville, South Carolina. He has been married to the former, Mary A. Jackson for 65 years. Dr. Graham and Mary A. Graham are the proud parents of four children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren Dr. Graham was a Prince Hall Master Mason and had a thirst for knowledge and education. Dr. Graham attended Butler High School in Hartsville, SC. Dr. Graham began his biblical studies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the Philadelphia Biblical University, The Mannie Bible Institute and Eastern Baptist Seminary. Dr. Graham received his Bachelor and Masters degrees in Theology from Jamerson Bible College in Philadelphia, PA. He earned his Doctor of Divinity degree from Brownwell University in Tuston, GA. Dr. Graham completed advanced academic studies at Hampton University in Hampton, VA, Kings University in Roselle, New Jersey and New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, NJ. With a wealth of knowledge and leadership abilities, Dr. Graham was the Director of Christian Education of the District Union of North Jersey, Secretary of the General Baptist State Convention of New Jersey, Member of the Executive Board of the Hampton University Ministers Conference, Board of Directors of the Northern School of Religion and Board Member at Large for the National Baptist Convention of Delaware. Dr. Graham was also the author of two books: Commentary of Book of Revelations and Christ Through My Eyes. Dr. Leo H. Graham served as .pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church of New Brunswick, NJ for the past 36 years. In his leisure time, Dr. Graham loved spending time with his family and watching his favorite shows "Law and Order" and "Judge Judy." Left to cherish his legacy, his wife, Mary A. Graham of Columbus, NJ; four children, Leon (Ellen) Graham of Religh, NC, Mark (Terry) Graham of Lithenia, GA, Valerie (Kenneth) Ward of Hampton, VA and Regina (Howard) Taylor of Columbus, NJ; two sisters, Odessa McCray of Philadelphia, PA, Diane (LC) Haskins of Newport News, VA; six grandchildren, Kamisha (Billy) Washington of Covington, GA, Nikhol (Antonio) Webster of Japan, Toya Taylor of Mays Landing, NJ, Howard (Patricia) Taylor 4th of Trenton, NJ, Kenneth Ward Jr. of Hampton, VA, Joseph Ward of Hampton, VA; six great-grandchildren, Nikholas Washington, Jayden Taylor, Antonio Webster Jr., Anthony Webster, Se'Ray Taylor, Imani Taylor; niece, Joanne Johnston of Philadelphia, PA; nephew, Elvin Bulls of Philadelphia, PA; loving and supportive brothers, sister-in-law, host of nieces and nephews relatives and friends. __________________________________________________________________________ Livestream of the funeral can be seen on the Tabernacle Baptist Church of New Brunswick Facebook page. __________________________________________________________________________

Rev. Dr. Leo H Graham

June 30, 1933 - September 7, 2020