Bishop Gerald Graham, 55, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. Bishop Gerald was born to James and Dorothy Graham, August 23, 1964 in Pensacola, Florida.

Bishop Gerald attended Washington Senior High School. Shortly after, he became a pastor in ministry. Over the next 30 years, he committed himself to serving the Lord. His passion about the Lord and his salvation, would lead him to preach the gospel in Florida, Louisiana, and Georgia.

He was also loved deeply by his lovely wife, parents, two sons, and his beautiful granddaughter Madison. Outside of his ministry, Gerald loved fishing and cooking. He was committed to helping everyone that he came in contact with.

Once, he even saved a family that was injured in an automobile accident. He opened the doors to his home to the family until they were back on their feet again. He gave everything that he had of value including love, passion, and guidance. He always had smiles for the world. When he walked into the house of the Lord, all heads turned and smiled.

As a God-Fearing man, he had friends of different colors, shapes, and sounds. All that mattered to him was that they were human beings. He always wanted to come back home, to Pensacola, to live. He will be truly missed.

Bishop Gerald is survived by his devoted wife, First Lady Loretta Graham. His 2 children and daughter-in law: Jeremy Graham (Tanisha Graham), and Jared Graham. His Beautiful granddaughter Madison. His parents, James and Dorothy (Forney) Graham. His siblings, Cathy Burrell, James Graham jr, Apostle Reginald Graham (Julie Graham), and Jenise Abdulhamid.