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James Malcolm Graves Jr.

Muskegon, Michigan

Nov 8, 1941 – Feb 4, 2026 (Age 84)

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BORN
November 8, 1941
DIED
February 4, 2026
AGE
84
LOCATION
Muskegon, Michigan

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The Honorable James Malcolm Graves Jr., age 84, of Muskegon, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Born in Muskegon on November 8, 1941, to James Sr. and Marion (Van Munster) Graves, Jim was a lifelong resident and a pillar of the community he so deeply cherished.A proud graduate of...

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I was privy to meet James at the Muskegon Community College in the early 70´s. I was taught Psychology and Political Science by him. He had a lot of wisdom. I had read the book Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell which he, as an agnostic then, was intrigued to read. The fact that he was going to Detroit Law School during the time, probably prompted him; "Verdict" right up his ally. In class I appreciated his open, non-dogmatic approach to discussions. I knew he was going...

Condolences to the family. I had Mrs.Graves as my 5th/6th grade teacher. Then Jim and I met in Muskegon High School and graduated together. Later, I was in a classroom at Muskegon Community College and Jim was the professor, while he was also campaigning for Circuit Court Judge. We shared "near death experiences" over several years. He was an honorable man..honest, intelligent, funny, "hardworking",..always striving to make our world a better place. God Bless.