Rickie Dale Graham, 79, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

He was born November 2, 1946, in Salisbury to Bennie and Mary Seymour Graham. Rickie was a 1965 graduate of South Rowan High School and a 1969 graduate of NC State University. He was the owner and operator of Graham Consulting and Software. Rickie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors, and he especially loved being with his family. A highly intelligent man, he developed two software packages for medical offices, including appointment scheduling, insurance billing and multiple reporting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Hubert Lee Graham.

Rickie is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Donna Jackson Graham, whom he married on May 24, 1971; his sons, Christopher Neal Graham and wife Kristi, and Jonathan Blake Graham and wife Nicki, all of Apex; his granddaughters, Kaitlyn Graham and Sydnee Graham; his grandson, Colin Graham; his sister-in-law, Judy Isenhour; and his brother-in-law, Rick Jackson and wife Susan; nephews, Richard Isenhour, Jr. and wife Susan, Joshua Isenhour and wife Megan, and John Jackson and wife Rachel.

Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Graham family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.