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James Steven Graves

1941 - 2018

James Steven Graves obituary, 1941-2018, St. Augustine, FL

BORN

1941

DIED

2018

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Craig Funeral Home

1475 Old Dixie Highway

Saint Augustine, Florida

James Graves Obituary

James Steven Graves, 76, of St. Augustine, passed away on March 9, 2018 at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida at the Bailey Center surrounded by his family. He was born May 3, 1941, in Laurel, Mississippi to E.L. Graves and Margaret Graves. Steve had a successful career as a financial manager of Gulf Oil Company in Latin America and Africa. He retired as a respected attorney in Gainesville and St. Augustine. He had a love for Alabama football, fishing, and travel. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maria Elena; children James Steven Graves, Jr. (Brianna), Colorado Springs, and Georgiana Pulak (Robert), St. Augustine; grandchildren, Lanie and Heath Pulak, St. Augustine; brother, Stanley Graves (Patsy), Birmingham; sister, Deborah Camp (David), Birmingham. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Craig Funeral Home, 1475 Old Dixie Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084, 904-824-1672. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Following the service refreshments will be served at Craig Funeral Home.

Published by St. Augustine Record on Mar. 11, 2018.
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Hard to believe it has been a year, but you are not forgotten!!

FRANK TOWNSEND

March 5, 2019

Will be praying for you and your doing this time of sorrow.1 cor.7: 1-5 God will comfort your family.

March 25, 2018

So sorry for your loss!
All are in our thoughts and prayers!

Bernie and Peggy Namie

March 13, 2018

naJEe iN OR oUT. RIP and Roll Tide!!

Robert Herron

March 12, 2018

I am sorry for your loss but know it has been hard with his illness.

Suzanne Click

March 12, 2018

You knew Steve Graves if you ever
1. Played bridge and had him as your partner
2. Went fishing with him
3. Spent an afternoon at his "River House"
4. Watched an Alabama football game
5. visited or chatted about Africa or Costa Rica
6. Received estate and tax info from him.
A great friend, I'll never forget and remember shared experiences!!
RIP Steve

Frank Townsend

March 12, 2018

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