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Larry Graves Obituary

Graves Larry Graves, 63, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away at Ocala Regional Hospital surrounded by his family on April 30, 2016. Larry is preceded in death by his parents Pete and Kate Graves. Larry is survived by his wife, Linda of 20 years; his daughter, Nicole Graves-Mowery (Troy Buswell); stepdaughter, Tracy (Damen) Okey, Stepson, John (Viccie) Clark; twin brother, Garry Graves; sisters, Donna (Paul) Sidner, Barbara Clayton, Sharon Logan, Kathy (Dwight) King; grandchildren, Grant and Luke Mowery, Nate, Matt, Jack, Courtney, Andy, Savannah; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Larry was a graduate of South High School class of 1972, loved the Buckeyes, Browns, fishing, golfing, reading and helping anyone in need, Larry was full of life, had the kindest heart, and most contagious smile. We know that Larry is now at peace and is resting with God. A Celebration of Larry's Life will be held 4-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Heimat Haus (Party Barn), 4555 Jackson Pike, Grove City, Ohio 43123.

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Published by This Week Community Newspapers from May 5 to May 6, 2016.

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dave mcmann

May 19, 2016

RIP Uncle L

Barbara Perkins

May 19, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jackie Linville

May 17, 2016

Oh my dear friend you are missed more than you would believe and you brightened each day with your personality. Your spirit lives on.

Carolyn Borden-Collins

May 15, 2016

My prayers are with Gary and the Graves' Family. Larry was a great guy! RIP dear friend.

Karen Gee

May 13, 2016

I met Larry and Garry in grade school and we graduated from High School together. They were both wonderful guys. I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carey J Scott

May 6, 2016

So many good memories from St.Mary's Groveport, my mom Martha Hubbard-Scott 40th
b-day party, Parsons Ave Planks, etc etc etc, with Larry, Gary & their friends/families. Always laughing, smiling & full of hugs. Keeping everyone in my thoughts & prayers xoxo

Sherri Smith

May 6, 2016

God bless him in Heaven & God bless the family on earth! Please accept my condolences.

May 5, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you. May God keep his hand on all of you as you go thru this tough time. Love you all .
Phyllis Campbell and family

Harry Lewis

May 5, 2016

Larry will always live in my heart & mind. I have so many great memories of him it helps to soften the loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.

May 4, 2016

Sending my sympathy. Your family is in my prayers.
Regan Rooney (Dublin, Ohio)

Kimme

May 3, 2016

Linda..so sorry... Luv ya go browns

Sharon Logan

May 3, 2016

Love you so much, my sweet brother. You were one of a kind, even if you had a twin.

May 3, 2016

thoughts and prayers to the family of Larry.... 1972 SHS alumus... Jim Jauch. RIP,Larry

Terry Bowling

May 3, 2016

Sorry for your los

terry bowling

May 3, 2016

So sad for this loss! Prayers for Larry's family and friends!!!

May 3, 2016

To the wife and family members of Larry Graves. My The God in heaven give you the power you need to cope with your loss. 2 Corinthians 4:7.
DL

May 3, 2016

I was so sad to hear of Larry's death. My prayers go out to his wife Linda and his family.

Diane Bressler Kimball

Karen Humphrey-Bates

May 3, 2016

I have trouble remembering slot of peoples names because I kept pretty much to myself. But for some reason I remember his name. Heaven just received another angel.

Paula Dawson

May 3, 2016

You will be greatly missed, my friend! To Linda, Garry, Nicole and the rest of the Graves family, my heart and prayers go out to you.

South High Alumni Association

May 3, 2016

The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our entire South High School family is diminished by his passing.

Sherry Noble

May 3, 2016

I was so shocked and very sad to hear this, I am so sorry for Linda and his family's loss. I will never again hear him say hey baby girl, he will be greatly missed.

Melissa Vermilion (Whittington)

May 3, 2016

Sorry for your loss.

Debi Glenn

May 2, 2016

Larry's fun-loving nature and spirit will be missed. You made a positive difference while on earth, and I'm sure that will continue in heaven. Rest in Peace fellow Bulldog.

John & Vicci Clark

May 2, 2016

You'll be sadly and greatly missed. We love you. Still can't believe you were called home so quickly.

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