Danny Lee Graham, age 72, of Lumberton passed away at his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Coach Graham was born in Montgomery County on October 22, 1952 to the late Harold Wesley Graham and Ruby Lee Mauldin Graham.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Hunter Ray Britt.

Coach Graham coached at the school from 1994-2018, leading the Pirates girls basketball program to the 4A state championship in 2001 and a state runner-up finish in 2002. He won nearly 500 games with the program. He is the winningest coach in the history of Lumberton High School athletics, winning seven conference championships, conference Coach of the Year eight times and Robeson County Coach of the Year 10 times. Graham also coached the 4A state runners-up in track in 1998 and 14 individual state champions in the sport.

Coach Graham retired from Lumberton High School in 2018. He has remained involved in local schools, and was currently working as a part-time teacher in the Learning Acceleration Program (LAP) in Rowland. He also served as a volunteer assistant coach for the UNC Pembroke women's basketball program from 2018-21, and was currently serving as the bookkeeper for the Lumberton boys basketball program.

In addition to his coaching career, Coach Graham loved his family and spending time together with them. He enjoyed trips to the beach, listening to beach music and riding his golf cart. He was an avid fan of Carolina Tar Heel Sports. He also loved Atlanta Braves Baseball.

Coach Graham is survived by his wife, Betty Hayes Graham of the home; daughter, Meredith Graham Britt and husband Frankie; son, Scott Graham and wife Lindsey; and grandchildren, Noah Britt and Emma Britt.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm at Lumberton High School Gymnasium, 3901 Fayetteville Rd, Lumberton, NC. Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 pm at Lumberton High School Gymnasium, 3901 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC. Burial will conclude at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lumberton High School Athletics, 3901 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 or First Baptist Church of Lumberton, 606 N. Walnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358.