Donnie Graham

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Donnie Lee Graham departed this life for an eternal home. Donnie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and strength to everyone blessed to know him. 

Donnie was born on May 21, 1951, in the Bucksport community of Conway, South Carolina. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Conway, South Carolina. In later years, he was a faithful visitor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where his wife is a devoted member. His quiet, steady faith guided him throughout his life and shaped the kindness and humility he showed to others. 

Donnie Lee had a long and respected career as a CDL driver in the construction industry, working with S&W Construction, Weaver Construction, and Butler Construction, where he retired. He was known for his dedication, loyalty, and strong work ethic, and he took great pride in his profession. He attended Whittemore High School before moving to Newark, New Jersey, where he met his wife, Rosie (Tyger), and married her in 1984. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Edna Graham; eight sisters; and four brothers. 

He enjoyed spending time with his daughter and grandkids, weekly yard gatherings with his friends, and especially loved spending quiet time at home with his wife, the place where he found his greatest peace and joy.

He leaves behind his loving wife Rosie (Tyger) White Graham of Conway, SC; his daughter, Tasha Monique (Jessie) Goins, Jr. of Hamlet, NC; his stepson, Ira White of Conway, SC, and his cherished grandchildren Nytiasha Graham, Da'Korian Graham, and Anyriana Graham of Hamlett, NC. 

Donnie is also survived by his sisters, Virginia Blackmon of Bridgeport, CT, Prince Ann Graham of Newark, NJ, Teresa Graham of Conway, SC, and his brother Albert Graham (Libby) of Marion, SC. 

He was embraced by a large and loving extended family, including his adopted sisters Joyce  (Levi) Mack of Myrtle Beach, SC, Deborah Graham of Charleston, SC, Tammy Burnett of Charlotte, NC, Sylvia Graham of Myrtle Beach, SC, Margie (Kenny) McCray of Conway, SC, Sherry Jones of Conway, SC, Wanda Graham of Conway, SC. and Abigail Graham of Maryland; as well as his adopted brothers Vantorus Graham of Conway, SC, and Maurice Graham of Columbia, SC; a special sister‑in‑law, Rosenell Graham of Conway, SC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends. 

Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing that Donnie has entered a place of perfect rest, where pain and sorrow cannot follow. We trust that he is now held safely in God’s eternal care, reunited with loved ones who went before him. May the memories he leaves behind be a source of strength and may the love he shared continue to shine in the lives of all who knew him.

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