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Keenen Graves Obituary

Keenen Bryant Graves, age 26, moved from this earthly home into his heavenly home on Monday, July 24, 2017 in Asheville, NC. He was born on September 20, 1990 in Salisbury, NC to Ms. Tammie Graves. Keenen was educated through Rowan-Salisbury Schools and received his High School Diploma from North Rowan High School, Spencer, North Carolina in 2008; where he was an active member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). After graduation he attended Rowan-Cabarrus Community College to pursue an Associate's Degree in Business Administration. Keenen served in the U.S. Air Force for two and half years. He was a member of Dorsett Chapel United Church of Christ, Spencer, NC and a former member of the youth choir. Keenen's previous employment included being a mover at a furniture company and he thoroughly enjoyed playing basketball. Preceding his death is his beloved grand-mother Mrs. Lorraine Gill Graves. Keenen leaves precious memories to his parents Tammie & Gary (step-father) Swygert of Salisbury, NC; step-sisters Gabrielle Swygert of TX and Valoura Swygert of VA; sister Sye Spence of Brooklyn, NY; aunt Sandra Graves of Spencer, NC; uncle Keith Graves of Salisbury, NC; great-aunt Hattie Mae Caldwell of Salisbury, NC; and a host of relatives and friends who he loved very much. Arrangements: Services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Dorsett Chapel UCC Visitation at 1:30 pm and Funeral at 2:00 pm Burial will follow at City Memorial Park Officiating, Pastor Rick Galloway and Eulogist, Reverend Thomas Wyatt. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is serving the family and online condolences may be sent to nobleandkelsey.com

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Published by Salisbury Post from Jul. 26 to Jul. 27, 2017.

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Deandra Crawford

April 19, 2024

Keenan,its not a day that goes by that I dont miss you.. Tammie and myself got you ,we love you..big brother untill we meet again.

Pat Terry

August 12, 2017

Tammie, I was thinking of you today. I am devastated by this news. I know God is helping you through this situation and I will continue to pray for your strength. Peace & Blessings to you and your family

Stephanie Flowe

August 10, 2017

Tammie, I am truly sorry for your loss. Just know that God is with you and will get you through this. I never had the pleasure of meeting your son but hearing you talk about him he was a wonderful person. If you need anything please let me know. I love you Girl!

Tammie Graves Swygert

August 4, 2017

My heart is so heavy I never thought I would have to bury my only son. Keenen I miss you so much, I miss hearing your voice say "ma I love you". Your life will not be in vain, I promise. Continue to SIP. We love and miss you so much. Lord please give me the strength of Samson to get through one.

Shadonna Harris

August 3, 2017

Ill always Love you and Keenan and will never forget the times we shared. Love-Shadonna

STEPHANIE j. Simpson

July 31, 2017

To the family of keenen, we will truly miss him he would smile all the time when he came to my home. He would say HEY MS. STEPHANIE!!! WHAT YOU COOKING TODAY.!!!!

Brenda Black-Clark

July 29, 2017

Tammy and family. I was so very sorry to hear of the loss of Keenen. May God comfort you during this difficult time as only He can. I extend my deepest sympathy to you.

Terrence Snider

July 28, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Keenan Graves who was a student at North Rowan Middle School when I taught there some years ago. I will always remember him as being a respectable student. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Swygert, and his entire family.

Deyre Moser

July 28, 2017

I love you Keenen and Ill miss the laughs we shared R. I. P fly high fly guy

RL and Frances White

July 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Our daughter was a member of his HS Class. You are all in our thoughts.

Alex Cuthbertson

July 28, 2017

RIp Keenan the good die young hate you had to leave this earth so soon.

Mary Ann Roberson

July 28, 2017

Oh my! My heart is heavy and sad to hear of Keenan's passing away. I taught Keenan in elementary school at North Rowan Elementary. I remember him as a funny, thoughtful, creative, and wonderful boy. He will be missed so much. I am so sorry for your loss Tammie. Prayers to you and your family.

Sister Marie Allison

July 27, 2017

Tammy I know the Lord has you at this trying time. My prayers are with you and your family.

July 27, 2017

Tammy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

June Hundley

Tierra Currie

July 26, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Melvin Swygert

July 26, 2017

Heavenly Father grant Tammie and her family peace and comfort on the loss of her beloved son Keenen.

Lisa Brown

July 26, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Kierra Campos

July 26, 2017

I love you so much Keenen.

Angelia Bates

July 26, 2017

Tammie, My heart broke when I heard of your loss. Please know you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Angelia Bates

Astrid Vann and family

July 26, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and your family to give you strength at this difficult time. We love you.

Pastor Trent and Yalanda Edwards

July 26, 2017

Praying for strength and healing.
Sorry for your loss. There is no understanding with out Gods understanding. May God give you the strength and the his power to carry-on.

Tina Cuthbertson-Phillips

July 26, 2017

Tammie,
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences.

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