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Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Howard Norman 'Red' Graves.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Graves Elting; his sister, Mary Boughton and her husband, Bruce; and his brothers, Pat and Mike, along with their respective wives, Patricia and Georgia.
A lifelong resident of Virginia, Jimmy graduated from Ferguson High School and Thomas Nelson College. He proudly served his country in Vietnam and was proud to carry that banner his entire adult life. Jimmy's heart had always been in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, and asked that his remains be placed there, in what he lovingly called, God's country.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at Faith Baptist Church, 100 Blackburn Lane, Hampton, with a gathering of friends after the ceremony. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Karen Miller
April 18, 2010
Today was the memorial service. I deeply regret not meeting all the family before now. You are a wonderful family.
Now I know where Jimmy got his personality from. Thank you for receiving me with such tenderness and love.
My prayers remain constant for each of you.
Karen Miller
April 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. My heart hurts along with yours.
Jimmy was a one-of-a-kind wonderful man and a wonderful friend to me.
Connie Knight
April 16, 2010
Dear Family,
My heart grieves with yours. I will truly miss Jimmy and will love him always. Long spands between visits never changed this fact. Please know that we are always here for you all and we love you. May God's love and peace comfort you during this time.
Joyce Jarratt
April 16, 2010
Dear Family,
I don't have to tell you how my heart hurts, because I know its the same with you all. I love Jimmy just like he is my brother and will continue to love him until we are reunited. I was sitting out back just where Jimmy loved to be and I looked up at the sky and there was a star twinkling the brightest out of all the stars and I know it was Jimmy telling me its okay, that he is up there with Uncle Howard, Granny Mable and Grandaddy (Uncle Paulie) and I felt so much better. My prayers are with you. See you Sunday.
Janet Lockstampfor
April 13, 2010
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time of your loss..
May our God surround each of you with comfort and peace.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Grace, Peace, and Love, Janet Lockstampfor
Ferguson 1970
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