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DAVID GRAVES Obituary

DAVID KENT GRAVES, 59, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at his home. Born Aug. 20, 1956, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of MaryAnn and the late Dale Graves. He retired as a truck driver. He loved the outdoors and especially hunting and fishing. David was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his children, Stephanie Graves, Jessica (Shane) Stewart and Logan Graves; sisters, Jaci (Dave) Beard, Kelly (Ed) Stange, and Kathy Eme; three grandchildren; and his former wife, Lynn Graves. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church 2305 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne, with viewing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the family. www.covingtonmemorial.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 12, 2016.

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JR an Suzanne Owen

August 17, 2016

So sorry for all the families loss. Dave was a wonderful guy. He will be missed.

Aimee Jump

August 15, 2016

To David's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP David.

August 14, 2016

RIP my Soulmate...loved you then, always will..Just not meant to be..Prayers for all family..Brenda

Kristi Beady

August 12, 2016

Lynn,Stephanie, Jessica and Logan. I am so sorry for you loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all

August 12, 2016

sorry.

John Ulmer

August 12, 2016

To the Graves family my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will miss my good friend Dave.

David' favorite dog "Moose"

Brenda Jump

August 12, 2016

August 12, 2016

To my sister Lynn two neices Stephanie and Jessica and nephew Logan and the Graves family I'm so sorry for your loss of David. You are in my thoughts and prayers love you all. David rest in peace.

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