Pastor Benjamin Graham, Great-Nephew of Billy Graham, Dies After Cancer Battle at 47-years-old
Pastor Benjamin Graham, Great-Nephew of Billy Graham’s, who has served in Christian ministry and also helped in establishing a church in Nashville, Tennessee, has reportedly died at the age of 47-years-old following a severe battle with cancer. The great-nephew of a renowned evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, passed away to the glory of the lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, just 11 days to his birthday. His death was later announced by his fellow pastor Roy Fields, who paid tribute to his faith, family and commitment to sharing the gospel.
According to the good record left behind, Graham reportedly dedicated much of his life to the Christian ministry, beginning his journey into preaching the gospel when he was just a teenager. His ministry biography stated that, he committed his life to the Lord at 14-years, doing the lord work for about 33-years before his death and he began preaching less than a year later. He entered full-time ministry at 20, serving as both a pastor and an evangelist.
Throughout his ministry, the now late Army of God, Graham reportedly preached across all 50 U.S. states and more than 30 countries of the world. He also worked in Christian broadcasting, and during this time, he wrote some books and participated in initiatives addressing human trafficking, addiction and more.
Sometimes around 2013, Graham said he felt called by the Holy Spirit to move to somewhere in Nashville to start a new church. His ministry further extended into public service. He became involved in faith-based initiatives in Washington, D.C., and was appointed to serve as faith director at the U.S. Department of the Interior under President Donald Trump’s administration, and is according to reports about his death and his biography.
Following the announcement, his fellow pastor who announced it, Fields remembered Graham as a man who loved Jesus whole heartedly, his family and other people. He said Graham shared the gospel wherever he went and expressed confidence that his fellow pastor was now in the presence of the Savior he had spent his life proclaiming and telling others about.
BIOGRAPHY; Benjamin Graham, 47-years-old, leaves behind his wife, Candice, and their four sons: Jordan, Zach, Carson and Cooper. As loved ones and fellow believers mourn his passing, prayers have been requested for his family during this difficult time.
His death marks the loss of a Christian minister whose life centered on preaching, faith and service.
Pastor Benjamin Graham, the great-nephew of Rev. Billy Graham, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Pastor Roy Fields announced the death of Graham, 47, on Facebook. “Ben was led by the Holy Spirit. He loved Jesus, loved his family, and loved… w-j.co/s/0963f https://t.co/OQeUN8fsiO
— The Western Journal (@WesternJournalX) October 15, 2026
