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Robert Gravatt Obituary

Robert Daniel Gravatt

AGE: 96 • Clarksburg section of Millstone Township

Robert Daniel Gravatt, 96, of the Clarksburg section of Millstone Township passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Harriet Metrosky, in Monroe, NC. A lifelong resident of Millstone Township, he was born June 8, 1919, son of the late Robert and Lily Test Gravatt. Mr. Gravatt will be remembered as a man who lived a quiet peaceful life who loved his family. He loved his fancy chickens and peacocks, reading, cars and motorcycles; in later years, nature and being outside. Mr. Gravatt was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 73 years, Florence Davis Gravatt, who survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Harriet Metrosky; two sons, Daniel R. Gravatt and wife, Penny, and John C. Gravatt and wife, Ellen; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Gravatt; and sisters, Jennie Boyle and Evelyn Zarges.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone followed by interment at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church one hour before services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, 211 Millstone Road, Millstone Township, New Jersey 08535. Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asbury Park Press on Feb. 21, 2016.

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Ruth Greene-Gatto

February 24, 2016

Sorry for your loss, love an prayers.

February 23, 2016

Dear Gravatt family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May your hearts be comforted knowing he is in a better place.
Carol Bullard
Charlotte, NC

February 22, 2016

Dear HARRIET and family.Thinking of you and will keep your family in my prayers.

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