Photo courtesy of Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home - McKenney
McKenney, Virginia
Richard Donnell Graves, 70 of 9307 Southwood Drive, North Dinwiddie, Virginia entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at River View On The Appomattox Health & Rehab Center in Hopewell, Virginia surrounded by his family.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents the late Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Queen Graves, two sisters; the late Mrs. Gracie Massenburg , Mrs. Ruby Harper, and one brother, Mr. Robert Levy Graves, and granddaughter, Miss Tyonna Graves.
At an early age, he accepted Christ and joined Little Bethel Church, Stony Creek, VA.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of 50 years Selena Graves; two sons, Rodney Graves (Joyceline), Tyrone Graves Sr. and one daughter Kisha Graves; a special daughter LaTonya Graves; nine grandchildren, Jazmin Graves, Kolen Graves, Tyrone Graves Jr., Jonathan Graves, Morgan Bailey, Makaiya Mason, Tristan Graves, Aamir Graves, and Jakaree Lewis, all who loved him dearly, two sisters, Elsie Jones and Sandra Davis (Herbert); brother-in-law William Harper; three sisters-in-law, Deborah Artis, Clementine Smith (James) and Patrice Starkes (Ernest), an aunt, Arlene Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Special thanks to Colonial Heights Nursing Home and River View On The Appomattox Health & Rehab Center.
A homegoing service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, on the grounds of Johnson Funeral Home, Rev. Charles Davis, officiating. Burial will follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Cemetery, Dinwiddie, VA. Public viewing will be Monday, September 20, 2021, from 12-7 pm at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional staff of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg. (804)-863-4411.
We loved him but GOD loved him best.
You fought a good fight, rest on from your labor.
-The Family
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Gone but never forgotten. You were a really good friend to my dad and to our family. We considered you to be family. You will forever have a place in our hearts. You have fought a good fight now it is your time to rest. Rest peacefully. love the Cates Family
Akita Maclin
September 24, 2021 | Petersbur, VA | Friend
My deepest and sincerest condolences goes out to the Graves family during this time. Richard was a good man who always kept me laughing. He will always be a part of our hearts.
Katrina Mason
September 22, 2021 | Family
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.
Just know you and your family are in my prayers and if there’s anything I can do I’m here.
Anita Graves
September 21, 2021 | Henrico, VA | Family
Sending prayers and love to our family during this time.
Tamika Massenburg
September 20, 2021 | Powhatan, VA | Family
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Juanita H Beauford
September 19, 2021 | North Dinwiddie, VA
My sincere sympathy to the family.
Celestine Riley
September 18, 2021 | Stony Creek, VA | Classmate
To my sister, the kids, and the grands just know the Lord will never give you more than you can bear. Enjoy your memories of the happy times and wipe your tears. God saw my brother suffering and called him home. His physical body has no more pain, no more suffering, because today Richard is whole and at peace.
Deborah Artis
September 17, 2021 | Waverly, VA | Sister
Julia Todman
September 16, 2021 | Alberta, VA
I’m so sorry I didn’t to say good bye to you Dad but I will carry your memories with me until we meet again.
Craig & Melissa Cooper
September 16, 2021 | Chester, VA | Family