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Carl Graves Obituary
Fairfield - Carl Edward Graves, Jr. (Slick), 62 lost his battle with cancer and departed this life June 11, 2020 at Shenandoah House in Fishersville. He was born on December 3, 1957, a son of Wilma Graves and the late Carl E. Graves.
Mr. Graves was employed by Robert Young Trucking in Raphine as a large vehicle tow truck operator.
Mr. Graves is survived by his mother, Wilma Graves of Stuarts Draft; his devoted companion, Ann Humphries; daughters, Kimberly Graves Swink (Jimmy) of Lexington and Lindsey Graves of Brownsburg; a sister, Gail Grimm (David) of Staunton; granddaughters, Paisley and Parker Swink; a niece, Julie Hollingsworth, a nephew, Jason Grimm; and great nieces Alexis and Mckenna Hollingsworth.
A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, June 16 at 3 pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Church at Walkers Creek conducted by Pastor David Taylor. The family will receive friends after the service. For virus protection, masks will be required inside the church.
Memorial gifts can be made to the Immanuel Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Brenda Nuckols, 4551 Walkers Creek Rd., Middlebrook VA 24459.
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Susan Bernard
June 15, 2020
Gail, sending you and your family sympathy & condolences for the passing of your brother. Ill be praying for you. I lost my wonderful father in December last year & my mother in 2009.
Take care,
Susan Bernard
Teresa & Andy Ko & Reba Edwards
June 13, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about Eddie and wish we could have visited before he passed. You are in our prayers during this time. We love you all.
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