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Earl Graves was such a wonderful friend to the McKinney family. Barbara, Michael & Butch we are so saddened by your loss.
LINDA DYSON
June 07, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
Jan 9, 1935 – Apr 6, 2020 (Age 85)
Earl Graves, Sr. was the founder and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine, focusing on black entrepreneurs and businesses. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
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Earl Graves was such a wonderful friend to the McKinney family. Barbara, Michael & Butch we are so saddened by your loss.
LINDA DYSON
June 07, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
Mr. Graves was a man of enormous dignity, intelligence and stature. He demanded the best from his employees--which was no less than that which he demanded from himself. He had the very highest standards and absolutely refused to accept anything that was in any way inferior or sub-standard. He was a colossus of a man in his accomplishments. He made people believe in their own abilities to be successful--even when they faced obstacles and impediments. His legacy of success as an entrepreneur,...
Barbara Mosely
May 08, 2020 | Bronx, NY
We are saddened to hear of the loss of your dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, friends, colleagues and all of those whose lives he touched through his accomplished as founder and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine. May you fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives and in your wealth of fond memories together. Mr. Earl Graves, Sr. will always be known for his legacy he built as a successful entrepreneurship black man. May the God of tender mercies, love,...
Pat
May 04, 2020 | MD
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Miss Johnson
April 27, 2020 | ATHENS, GA
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Valenda Newell
April 16, 2020 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN
I am so sorry about the loss of Earl. Loved Black Enterprise magazine! The Graves family has my deepest condolences. I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. And, as you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you everlasting comfort (2 Thess. 2:16).
Jenee
April 13, 2020
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LeeRoy
April 13, 2020 | TN
My condolences to the family.
Allyson Romain
April 13, 2020 | Hiriam, GA | Student
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Always loved reading Black Enterprise magazine.
Angela Peterson
April 13, 2020 | Madison, GA