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Graham Eubank Obituary
October 10, 1936 - October 28, 2017
Johns Island, SC
Graham Manly Eubank, 81, husband of Janet Hall Eubank, entered into eternal rest, surrounded by family on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church at 57 Pitt Street, Charleston, SC. Immediately following the service, there will be a reception at the Carolina Yacht Club. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.
Manly was born on October 10, 1936, in Henderson, NC, son of the late Reverend and Mrs. Graham Stanford Eubank. After graduating from Fayetteville High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wofford College in 1958. While at Wofford he was president of Kappa Alpha Order. He then served as a Lieutenant in the US Army. In 1969 he moved his family to Charleston where he founded Palmetto Ford Inc.
Manly was very active in the local community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Star Gospel Mission; Chairman and Founding Member of CresCom Bank; President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association; President of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce; Commodore of the Carolina Yacht Club, and Chairman of the SC Governors Cup Billfishing Series Advisory Board. He was also a longterm member of the Hibernian Society, the Charleston Club, and the Country Club of Charleston. Manly received many awards, including South Carolina Automobile Dealer of the Year and Time Magazine's Quality Dealer of the Year. Throughout his life he served the church in various capacities, most recently as an Elder at Johns Island Presbyterian Church.
Manly gave of himself often and freely. Family, friends, and coworkers all reaped the benefits of his advice and positive outlook. He never rested on past achievement, always looking forward to new ideas and ways to engage with the world around him. Though many will remember Manly as a gifted storyteller, able to draw in a large crowd with tales of days past, his most beloved time was spent relaxing on his porch swing with family, looking out over the creek.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janet Hall Eubank; two daughters Burnam Eubank of Mt. Pleasant and Elizabeth Eubank of Lugoff, SC, and one son, Graham M. Eubank, Jr. and his wife Becky of Sullivan's Island; three sisters, Lynne Gregory of Charlotte, NC, Betty Early and her husband Doyle of High Point, NC, and Mariah Kemp and her husband Ron of Greenville, NC; two grandchildren, Terrill and Gray Eubank; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Star Gospel Mission, 474 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403 or The Dr. Graham S. Eubank '33 Endowed Scholarship Fund, Wofford College, Office of Advancement, 429 N Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29203.
A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Graham Eubank
Sponsored by J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel.
Paula Wilson
November 13, 2017
So sorry to hear the loss of Mr. Eubank. He was a very kind man, and I was very proud to work for him for many years. My condolences to the family!
Sherry Martschink
November 2, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss, which is also our loss. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.
William & Kathy Hunt
November 2, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eubank family.Mr.Eubank was a fair man and a true pleasure to work for.He will be missed but not forgotten.
Terry O'Quinn
November 1, 2017
Graham and Becky,
Our heart goes out to the family. We're so sorry for your loss. We'll miss his friendly smile and conversation everytime he came by the restaurant.
Terry, Jennie, and Brian O'Quinn
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Sandra Malone
November 1, 2017
I have just learned of the passing of Manly Eubank today. I was first hired in the Automobile Business by Manly Eubank of Palmetto Ford when it was located on Morrison Drive, Charleston. He gave me the inspiration to further my career in the Automobile Business for over 37 years. He had a kind and gentle spirit. May his family be comforted in knowing the many lives that he touched and the legacy he has left. Burnam and Graham, you have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort and bless you during this time of sorrow.
Psalms 145:4
Tony and Marietta Barron
November 1, 2017
I have had the unique privilege of working for Mr Manly Eubank for well over two decades. I will truly cherish my many wonderful memories of him. Most importantly,I will hold tightly to his fine examples of kindness. Like many others, I will surely miss him,however,I will not forget him.May the God of all comfort soothe the pain of loss of the entire Eubank family in their time of sorrow.
Freddy Renken
November 1, 2017
Graham and Burnam,
Sorry for your loss. He was a major player in a dying breed of men. Such a cool guy he was. And he loved to go boating!
November 1, 2017
Jan,
Joe and I send heartfelt sympathy to the extended Eubank family with the passing of Manly. With compassion and sympathy, Beverly
Frank Classen
November 1, 2017
Many thanks to Mr Eubank for all he has done for the Charleston community.He will be missed by many. May God be with his family during this difficult time.
Sissy Ehrhardt
November 1, 2017
I have many fond memories of Manly. I am a former wife of an automobile dealer and we were together in those events plus other social ones. He was a great man and will be missed. My condolences.
October 31, 2017
Sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort be with you in your time of need
Lucy Buxton
October 31, 2017
Burnham and Graham,
I am sorry to hear of this loss and I'm thinking of you both and pray for you to feel comforted right now.
Bill Hall
October 31, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I still
have fond memories of Manly.
Bill Hall
First cousin on Mothers side
Melinda Rigney
October 31, 2017
My heart goes out to Manly's beloved family.. He was a truly wonderful and gracious gentleman. He will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Skip Turner
October 31, 2017
One of the longest employees of Manly's at Palmetto Ford, I can attest to the fact he was a truly gentle thoughtful boss. He will truly be missed. The Eubank family is in our prayers and thoughts. Skip and Cheryl Turner.
Rita Addison
October 31, 2017
Our condolences to the family. May God bless you and give you peace.
Bob Lowery
October 31, 2017
I have known Manly since 1993 thru my employer, First Extended. Manly was very kind and engaging with me and I came to really appreciate him as a wonderful person. The last ten years or so we enjoyed our annual golf outing on Fripp Island with Chuck Averett. These were special times of great storytelling, excellent seafood meals , and not so good golf.
Manly particularly enjoyed telling all the stores about the Apple Dumpling Gang .... he really enjoyed those times and loved recounting every detail like it happened yesterday.
I will miss our friendship and wish Blessings over Graham and the rest of the family as they both remember and honor this fine Man !!!
A M
October 31, 2017
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the words found at Philipians 4:6,7.
Bob Nitkewicz
October 30, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to the Eubank family. Manly was always a pleasure to be around...a gentleman indeed.
October 30, 2017
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort in the God of comfort.
Al Floyd
October 30, 2017
Manly defined the meaning of a true Southern Gentleman. He will be missed by all. Bless the Eubank family.
Rick Smith
October 30, 2017
I will keep him memory close. He was always a fair person to work for. Never asked a question he didn't know the answer to. Not many people know he came to see me while in ICU not supposing to survive. I will always value his friendship and respect his memory. The world just lost a fine man and person.
Al Floyd
October 30, 2017
Manly defined the meaning of a true Southern Gentleman and will be truly missed. Bless the Eubank family!
Chaplain Leon Maxwell
October 30, 2017
To the Eubank Family, the Staff of Roper Hospital Pastoral Care Dept. extend our deepest condolences during this time of bereavement. And it was an honor to serve as the Chaplain for Mr. Eubank and the family.
Sue & Gary Pogue
October 30, 2017
Mr Eubank will be missed. I feel very honored to have known him. Prayers to family.
Rita Hoover
October 30, 2017
What a wonderful man Manly was. He will be missed my many. The Eubank family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Roy DeHaven
October 30, 2017
Very sorry for this loss. A true community leader who enjoyed people. His many kind acts are not forgotten.
Addrianne Higgins
October 30, 2017
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Bernie Groseclose
October 30, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. Manly was a truly kind and generous individual who made Charleston a better place to live!
Roger and Sheila Early
October 30, 2017
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God Bless your family.
freddie bagwell
October 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Eubank Family, so very sorry for your loss. I had the honor and privilege to work with and be a part of the Palmetto Ford Family, Mr.Eubank was a wonderful owner that made each of us feel important, and treated each of us with love,kindness, respect, and value. My thoughts and prayers to the family, may god comfort you and give you peace.
stewart oltmann
October 30, 2017
it was with great sadness i learned of Manly's passing he was my mentor and friend for over twenty years may he rest in peace.
Jennifer Hopkins Powell
October 30, 2017
I remember the first time I met him, ions ago and he told me I would excel in this industry. I was young, bright eyed and in his words full of energy! He told me to listen to Bill (Pappas) and Colonel (John Mayer) and I would go far! I did, and I have roots because of the legacy he created. His vision on Savannah Highway.. gave me my direction and his words mean more now with his passing. Prayers to his immediate family, and his Palmetto Ford family during this difficult time.
Jonathan Van Deventer
October 30, 2017
Jan, I'm truly indebted to Manly, for several things -- but most all, for his kind, loving, and loyal support during a very dark time in my life. Manly's measured words, thoughtful insights, and peacemaking manner made a tremendous impact on me. In those days, it felt like friends were hard to come by, and Manly was one of a handful of leaders who I knew I could count on to give me prayer, support, encouragement, and sound counsel.
I am saddened because don't think I will be able to attend Manly's service since I am now in the midst of planning for a memorial service here in Gaffney. Please know that my heart and my prayers are very much with you in these days, as I give thanks for the incredible grace and kindness that Manly poured out on me as we sought to serve Jesus and Johns Island Presbyterian Church together.
Jan, May God bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you, now and forevermore. And for Manly, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Master!"
Peter Aquino
October 30, 2017
Lillie and I extend our deepest sympathy and comforting prayers. May God bless y'all in this time of grieving sorrow...
Jim and Barb Clinton
October 30, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your Family. He was a Great Patriarch of the Eubank Family and will be greatly missed.
I always enjoyed running into your Dad at Ford functions. Always a big smile and a positive light.
Linda Baxley
October 30, 2017
Leonard & I send our deepest condolences, Jan, to you and all the family. May God be with you during this time but also know that Heaven has gained an angel. Please know you and the family are in our prayers. And on a light side I have lost my oyster man.
Patricia Wood
October 30, 2017
Hubie and I extend prayers to all the Eubank Family.
A Mighty Fortress is Our God.
Jim Hayes and Staff of Bendt Brothers Upholstery,Inc.
October 30, 2017
To Graham and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.We sincerely hope all of your memories comfort you through these times.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless.
Gary Keisler
October 29, 2017
Mr Eubank was one of the nicest and frendiliest people I ever met. Prayers sent to all of the Eubank family.
Martha Ford Read
October 29, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family. My prayers are with all of you may God be with you.
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