JAMES GRAVES Obituary
GREENSBORO — James Coit Graves, II, died peacefully November 23, 2012 with loving family at his side.
Jim, as he was known to family and friends, was born February 17, 1952 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Betty Camp Graves and the late James Coit Graves.
He is survived by his loving wife Freida Graves, and his two daughters Allison Graves Kretlow (Phillip), Ruth Graves (Curtis), his step-son Jonathan Knight (Sara) and their son Corbin Knight.
Jim graduated from Sanford Central high school in 1970, and from the Citadel in 1974, where he majored in business and history. During his college years, Jim fell in love with the city of Charleston, which through the years became his favorite place to vacation. He was a lover of art and a collector of antique weaponry. Jim enjoyed a long tenure with Lincoln Financial, where he was a top producer for many years.
To honor Jim's final request, no formal services will be held.
Condolences may be expressed online.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Family is being served by Forbis & Dick N. Elm Chapel.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Allison Kretlow
December 16, 2012
There are no words to express my grief for my father's untimely death. Thank you to all who have expressed sympathy. He was my father for 31 years, not nearly enough. I will miss him and love him forever, more than anyone could know.
November 30, 2012
Two old friends from H co class of 74' will always remember Jim.
So sorry for your loss.
Frank D. Morrissey and Curt Cambell
Erika Thompson
November 30, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Jim. He will be truly missed. My deepeset sympahty to the family.
Linda Williams
November 28, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sending you our thoughts and prayers. Peace and blessings, Linda & Paul Williams
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Melanie Starr
November 28, 2012
Freida,
I've just learned of Jim's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. The loss of a dear loved one may be hard to bear. May the God of all comfort grant you peace duri g this difficult time.
Elaine Brewer
November 27, 2012
Freida, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. May God be with you and your family at this sad time.
Joan Kulp
November 27, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May you feel God's love surround you and give you peace.
Carol Moore
November 27, 2012
So sorry to hear the sad news. Condolences to the family. I knew him as "Lion Jim" at the McLeansville Lions Club.
Jim Georgevich
November 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jackie Caudle Bostic
November 27, 2012
Freida,
I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Joe and Sande Favreau
November 27, 2012
Joe and I are sending heart felt condolences to Allison, Phillip and all the family at this sad time. We hold you in our prayers. May your memories give you strength and peace.
Bill Finnie
November 27, 2012
Freida,
I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing on friday. Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Scott Maconochie
November 27, 2012
Freida, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
L & O Auto Body Repair, Inc.
November 27, 2012
Freida,
The Staff at L & O Auto Body Repair, Inc. want to express our deepest sympathy at this time of loss. Jim had become part of the "Family" and will be dearly missed. Sending prayers your way for you and your family.
November 26, 2012
Mrs. Graves and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Jim and I worked and traveled together and had some pretty good laughs. He will be remembered. James D. Staton, Jr.
Tom and Robin Taylor
November 26, 2012
Freida --- we were so sad to hear of Jim's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Taylor
November 26, 2012
Freida, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great character who I loved being around. My thoughts and prayers will be with you...he left quite an impression on me as an Insurance Agent and a person.
John Gurley
November 26, 2012
Freida,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Bill Seawell
November 26, 2012
Freida and family. Jim was a personal friend. I was priviledged to see first hand the high level of success he achieved in the financial services business. He always cared deeply about his clients and doing the right thing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Like many others, I will miss Jim. Take care.
November 26, 2012
Freida, many thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Marcia (LNFCU)
Sharon Leak
November 26, 2012
Freida,
My sincere sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 26, 2012
Dear Frieda and the Graves family:
Jim was an ethical man, who was never too busy to help others. He always took the feelings and values of others into consideration and often said that even a joke wasn't funny unless everyone was left laughing. He was a special friend.
November 26, 2012
Freida,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May your faith give you peace and comfort at this time. My prayers to you and your family. Nancy Tolbirt Hobizal, San Antonio Texas
November 26, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandy Elam
November 26, 2012
Freida, I'm so sorry to hear about Jim. Jim was a very special person. I know your heart and soul is numb, in time God will help heal those and you will be left with your wonderful memories and love for Jim. My prayers are with you.
Susan Westbrook
November 26, 2012
Freida, know you and your family are in my prayers.
Larry Overbey
November 26, 2012
To The Graves Family:
Jim was a dear friend and a great person. We had worked hard together in the past year and had become close. I was honored when became a member of the Lions Club and enjoyed his company at all times. He will be dearly missed. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Amy Widener
November 26, 2012
Freida - My heart breaks for you. Know you are in my prayers. - Amy
Barbara Eller
November 26, 2012
Freida,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was a joy to be around the shop. I enjoyed many conversations with him and valued him as a friend. Prayers,Peace and Blessings be with you and your family at this time.
Al Capps
November 26, 2012
Frieda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts during this time.
Sherrie Tolbert
November 26, 2012
Freida,
Please take comfort in knowing that God has given Jim the most complete healing and a new glorified body. Also that you now have another special guardian angel to watch over you along with your Family and Friends that love you dearly. You are always in my Heart and Prayers. Sherrie
Geri Sheffey
November 26, 2012
Freida, Allison, Ruth I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim was a one of a kind man, and one who I will never forget. I learned a great deal from him, and am so glad I got to know him. Love to all. Geri
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