Obituary of Graham Stillwell Jamison

Graham Stillwell Jamison
Pine Bush, NY

Graham Stillwell Jamison, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Sunday December 8, 2024. He was 95. The son of the late George S. Jamison and Grace Alma Schumann Jamison, he was born on November 26, 1929 in Glens Falls, NY. He resided there until the age of 18, when the family moved to the Town of Crawford here in Orange County. After graduating from Glens Falls High School, he entered Cornell University and studied at the School of Agriculture with the intention of becoming a dairy farmer. His plans were interrupted by Military Service. Graham served his country in the United States Army during the years of 1952-1954. He commanded a motor pool at the base, close to the front lines and organized convoys carrying ammunition to the battle scene. After unloading the ammunition, the wounded were brought to the medical bases. On one trip the convoy was strafed by enemy planes. After his deployment, Graham returned to Thompson Ridge and joined his brother, Donald to build their dairy farm. In 1956 he married Ellen Zneimer and they settled in Thompson Ridge. Always interested in politics, Graham became a member of the Town of Crawford, town board later being elected as Town Supervisor and served for 16 years. He was also a Board Member for Walden Savings Bank in Walden, NY.

Graham was known locally as “Mike”, a nickname he acquired when he was a small child. Survivors include his beloved wife, Ellen at home, and his 3 sons: Philip V.O. Jamison (Lori), Kenneth S. Jamison (Christine), and Christopher U.  Jamison. Graham is further survived by 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Doris, his brother, Donald, great-grandson, Edward, and great-granddaughter, Sophia Grace. Visitation will be held on Thursday December 12, 2024, from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. 1525 Burlingham Rd, Pine Bush NY. Funeral services will be offered on Friday December 13, 2024, at 11am at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, County Highway 17 Thompson Ridge, NY. Burial with Military Honors will take place in Hopewell Cemetery in Thompson Ridge. Donations in Graham’s name can be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County, 800 Stony Brook Ct. Newburgh, NY 12550 and to the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, PO Box 15 Thompson Ridge, NY 10985. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc.