John Leamon Graham, Jr.

John Leamon Graham Jr, "Johnny," 77, of Eclectic, AL, passed away on April 21, 2026. Johnny was born to John "Slick" and Carolyn Graham on February 12, 1949.

Johnny will be remembered as a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and compassionate employer. He graduated from Elmore County High School in 1967 and attended classes at Troy State University. Well-known and beloved during his high school years, Johnny "The Toe" Graham proudly played Panther football as both center and fullback, earning local admiration for his signature kicks that scored multiple field goals.

While Johnny pursued various careers in his early adult life, including a successful tenure at Royal Motors in Montgomery, he is best known and most fondly remembered for his restaurant business, Johnny G's, which he proudly owned and operated for more than 20 years in Tallassee. During those years, Johnny was affectionately known by his employees as "Big Daddy."

Johnny is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 57 years, Pam Nichols Graham; sons, Josh and Caleb Graham; grandchildren, Chasen and Chloe Graham; sisters, Gail (Phil) Spear and Debbie Moore; aunts, Billie Funderburk and Kate Turner; sister-in-law, Suzanne Joubert; nieces and nephews, Leslie (Bo) Ballenger, Phillip (Rebecca) Spear, Ashley Spear, Joely (Joe) Stewart, and Jason McLain; great nieces and nephews, Tyler (Kayla), Clayton (Jackie), Casey, Taylor, Morgan, Marlee, Lindsey (James), Lanier, Macey, Jody (Travis), Ashley (Kyle), Hannah, Tiffany, Magan (BB); numerous great, great nieces and nephews, and the many members of our beloved Johnny G's family.

Johnny is preceded in death by his parents, John "Slick" and Carolyn Graham; father and mother-in-law, Oscar and Dorris Nichols; brothers-in-law, Rodger Moore and Joe Joubert; and nephew Daniel Bonner.

Good Hope Baptist Church in Eclectic, AL will host visitation on Monday, April 27, 2026, beginning at 10:30 am, with a memorial service following at 11:30 am, led by Pastor Mark Smith and musicians Keith and Amy Hibbs.

Memories and messages of condolences for the family may be shared at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory
Eclectic, Alabama