Mr Rudolph Edward Graham a son of the late Harley Graham and Mary L Allen Graham was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on November 1, 1946. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Rudolph affectionately called Rudy attended the public schools of Wilmington and was a 1965 graduate of Hanover high school. After graduation he joined the US Armed Forces. Rudy was employed as a longshoreman at ILA # 1426 in Wilmington, North Carolina for 30 plus years. Rudy met and married Julia Alexander Graham and to this union one son was born. In addition to his parents, Rudy was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Sharing his legacy of love and cherishing precious memories are: his wife Julia Alexander Graham; two sons, Darius R. Graham of the home and Bryan Alford of Wilmington, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Asaan Graham of Virginia, Divyon Graham and Dy’Kera Graham who were reared in the home; one great grand, Zymira Graham; one sister Evelyn of Connecticut; one brother James Graham of New York, New York; one sister-in-law, Yvonne Peterson of Florence, South Carolina; A host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor. Memorials and Condolences may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC 29506 or you may visit www.idealfuneral.com to leave a message for the family.