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Reginald Graves

1947 - 2020

Reginald Graves obituary, 1947-2020, Charlotte, AZ

Reginald Graves Obituary

Reginald Ogburn Graves CHARLOTTE - Reginald Ogburn Graves, of Charlotte, NC, son of Blake and Jean Graves, born January 18th, 1947, in Charlotte, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 3rd, 2020. Reggie graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and completed his medical technology training at the Medical College of Virginia. Reggie retired from the VA Hospital in Tucson after 27 years of dedicated service working in the hospital laboratory. Reggie lived most of his adult life with his family in Tucson, AZ, recently returning to Charlotte. Reggie is survived by his spouse Debra Walter of Tucson, AZ, their two daughters, Abigail Graves of Phoenix, AZ (Dan Girardin), and Katy Graves of Eugene, OR, his daughter Jennifer Graves of Woodstock, IL (Borys Jarymowycz), and her mother Susan Shearouse of Glen Allen, VA, his sister Jill Hauser of Fuquay Varina, NC, sister-in-law Belinda Graves of Monroe, NC, and many nieces and nephews. Reggie was preceded in death by his son Michael Walter Graves of Tucson, AZ, and his brother Timothy Graves of Monroe, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to consider contributing to www.childfund.org in his memory. An online memorial album and guest book for Reggie can be found at https://www.forevermissed.com/reginald-ogburn-graves/about.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jun. 26, 2020.

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Rene Shultz

July 1, 2020

My deepest sympathies to Reggie's family.

Margaret Koenig

June 30, 2020

I had the pleasure of meeting Reggie about 20 years ago at a bridge club in Tucson AZ. Reggie was a wonderful bridge player and a great friend! He always had a smile and kind words for all. The world lost a fine man on June 3. He will be missed my many

Cindy Barger

June 29, 2020

Dennis and I send our condolences to Debbie and Family. Reggie and I worked together at the Tucson VA. Dennis kept in touch over the years in the college basketball pool. He will be missed.

Liz Christensen

June 29, 2020

What a beautiful photo of Reggie. That is how I remember him - good humored - live and let live. He was always quite easy to talk to, smart. I will always remember the time he was taking care of an orchard of trees and the yearly football pool. Love you Reggie.

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Eleanor Ortega

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Donna Fulton

June 26, 2020

To Debra and your daughters and families, I am so stunned and saddened to hear of Reggie's passing. May you find peace and comfort with family and friends.

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