Jerome Alexander Graham Jr., affectionately known as "Stinkyman," was born on June 3,
1974. He was the son of the late Jerome Alexander Graham Sr. and of his loving mother
Deborah Graham. Jerome suddenly slipped into the arms of his Savior on February 20,2018.

Jerome was baptized in June of 2008, at Leadenhall Baptist Church, where he professed his
commitment to Jesus Christ. One of Jerome's favorite songs was "We Fall Down, But We Get
up," by Donnie McClurkin. This song epitomizes the many struggles he faced throughout his
life and how he constantly worked to overcome them, improve himself, and become a better
man and follower of Christ. Jerome also served as an usher in the church and did his part to
serve his church, in ways similar to how he sought to serve the community surrounding it.

Jerome was also a graduate of Continental Academy, where he received his high school
diploma. Later, he continued his education and passion for building and renovating houses at
North American Trade School as an exceptional carpenter. Often, Jerome led class
discussions, instructed many of his classmates, and was regarded as an awesome craftsman
who recognized every obstacle in his trade as one he must conquer.

Jerome had a smile that lit up the darkest of rooms and his impressive pearly white teeth
would always brighten up anyone's day. He was always willing to say kind things to make
everyone feel better and was passionate about making the load lighter for those he
encountered. He had a distinguished laugh, that prompted others to laugh, not only at the
matter at hand, but at the nature of his laugh. He was a kind soul and was happy with life,
despite a commitment to making it better for himself and those around him.

Jerome's passions were for building houses, being there for his loved ones, helping his family
and children, and mentoring at risk youth who struggled to find employment. Jerome
enthusiastically sought opportunities to keep children off the streets, out of prison, and to instill
in them the ability to work a trade that would allow them to feed their families. Most of all,
Jerome enjoyed spending time with his family, laughing, joking, and having a good time with
friends and family.

In addition to his love for his family and his passion for mentoring, his favorite foods were fish
and spaghetti, he loved and frequently raved about his father's Kool-aid, and he spent much of
his childhood, buying, catching, and raising pigeons for the coups he built for them. His love for
pigeons and desire to keep them as pets was to the dismay of his mother, who regularly found
pigeons in her basement, on the roof of her home, and even in the china cabinets of other
close relatives. Also, he frequently reminded everyone with whom he came into contact that he
was "Built Ford Tough," a phrase he used when he had hurt himself, he was going to lift
something heavy, or when there was a large obstacle before him that he needed to overcome.

Jerome profoundly loved his kids. They were the jewels of his life and he enjoyed spending
time with them, having long conversations with them, and their many special outings that they
spent together. He was always looking out for his children and ensured that they were
well-kept. He would sacrifice all he had to make sure he gave them the best he had.

As a brother, Jerome was the sibling that his sisters never had to fight with, who stood in their
corner regardless of what they were going through. He was known for bending over backwards
for them, taking care of issues with their cars and houses, helping to steer their children in the
right direction, and loving them during their times of need. On all his nieces and nephews, he
bestowed great affection, encouraged them to continue to make wise decisions, and helped
many of them to remain employed during down times; teaching them his trade. They all knew
that they were important to him and he would never let them forget how much he loved them
and wanted the best for them.

When Jerome was 17 years old, he met the love of his life, Valencia, whom he dated for about
16 years, before they married on April 9, 2005. With her, came three children, whom he took in
as his own, and who to this day refer to him as, "Pops."

Preceding him into glory were his father, Jerome Graham Sr.; his grandmother, Clara
Hansboro; his grandfather, William Henry Graham Sr, his mother-in-law, Rowena Elaine
Carter; and his cousin, Clarence Edward Pate Jr.

As he enters life eternal, forever cherishing his memory are: his wife, Valencia Graham; his
mother, Deborah Graham; his stepfather, Paul Smallwood; and his grandmother, Mattie Fludd.
His memories and legacy live on through his children Jamal Bundley, Karl Bibbens Jr, Andrea
Anderson, Shiesha Fauntleroy, Tequila Brooks, Brittany Graham, Jerome Graham III, Xaviera
Graham, Javon Graham, and Jaylin Graham. His four sisters will also cherish his memories;
they are: Deneen Jenkins of Miami Florida; Denise Maxwell of Beaufort, South Carolina;
Angelia Fludd and Karlyn Broy of Baltimore, Maryland. Also remaining to cherish his memory
are his three sisters-in-law, Wanda Betts, Remel Watson, and Shanna Carter, as well as his
six brothers-in-law, Brian Carter, Stanley Carter Jr., Larry Fitch, Vernon Maxwell, Lamont Broy,
and Dwayne Ruffin. He also leaves two daughters-in-Iaws, Roncha Bellamy Bibbens and
Ketura Graham. Five aunts cherish his memories: Rosetta Dunmore, Linda Redd, Denise
Jenkins, Martha Griffin and Bridget Griffin all of Baltimore Maryland. Four uncles, Melvin
Jackson, Marvin Graham, and Luther Redd and Charles Dunmore all of Baltimore, Maryland,
and two godparents, Donald and Erma Lockett, also cherish his memories. He also leaves
behind 16 grandchildren and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and many
others who knew him as "Uncle Stinkyman." Viewing Joseph H. Brown Jr. Funeral Home Sunday, February 25, 2018 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM Email Details 2140 N. Fulton Ave
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