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Dr. Francis Madison "Matt" Graves Jr.
1926 - 2022
Dr. Francis Madison "Matt" Graves Jr.
1926 - 2022
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BORN
1926
DIED
2022
Francis Graves Obituary
Dr. Francis Madison "Matt" Graves Jr., 95, of Madison, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1926, to the late Francis Madison Graves Sr. and Ann Virginia Fray Graves. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Katie Lawrence Graves and a brother, Irving Fray Graves.
After graduating high school, Matt served in the U.S. Air Force, then attended Texas A&M, graduating with Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. He then returned to Madison where he practiced both large and small animal care until he retired to the farm on December 31, 2013. He was a member of both Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
He is survived by his four sons, Thomas Graves, John Graves and wife, Lynn, Carl Graves, and Michael Graves and wife, Tammy; his companion, Ann Browning; two sisters, Patricia Graves Berry and Lois Ann Graves Reedy; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Matt's love of horses included raising them and riding with his friends. He will be missed by many friends and animal owners that he served through the years.
At Matt's request, there will be no service.
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Mark D Farmer
May 24, 2022
My wife, Michelle, worked for Matt for 10 years before we got married and then over 8 more when we moved back from St Louis. He was a great man and friend.
Don Schwobel
February 5, 2022
I was saddened to see the passing of Dr. Graves. He was such a wonderful person and Veterinarian. He took such wonderful care of my animals when I lived in Madison County.
Danielle Gambale-Metz and family
January 27, 2022
So much to be thankful for! Your military service, your service to our animals and your Bloody Mary Recipe! Thank you for the memories! God Speed Dr. G.
Dave and Elaine Bauer
January 27, 2022
Matt was a great person, vet and next door neighbor. He was always bringing us fish he had caught in his pond. Matt was also our family vet for Simon our cat and Dave's dog Bingo. We enjoyed our visits at his house in the evenings and sitting out on the front porch. He will be missed.
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Janet Banks Frye
January 27, 2022
My prayers to the family.
Brett Titman
January 26, 2022
We were lucky enough to have Dr. Matt as our vet until his retirement. He was always straight forward and offered good care to our pets.
Doug & Darlene Coppedge
January 26, 2022
Will miss Dr. Matt. He took good care of my horse and dog and cats. He had a big personality.
Linda Sadler
January 26, 2022
I wish Covid hadn't hit when it did, so I could have visited Matt more often. I enjoyed the one time I did at Dogwood and it was wonderful spending time with him.
Linda Cullop
January 26, 2022
Will miss seeing "Doc" Graves in the community. He was our Vet for so many years. I remember him as a very straight forward but compassionate man. Lifting up prayer for all of his family.
Lorrie Ketterman
January 25, 2022
So sorry to hear this. He took such good care of our animals over the years, many times even on weekends or after hours as I had one dog with many issues. We lived just around the corner from his home on Hebron Valley. Always enjoyed our conversations and learning from him as well. There will be many animals at the rainbow bridge celebrating his arrival. Much sympathy to the family.
Tracy McCauley
January 25, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Graves. Sending the family and friends my thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Michelle Smith
January 25, 2022
Our sympathy goes out to Dr. Graves loved ones. He was our wonderful vet for many years. His kindness will never be forgotten.
Liza Baseler Grossman
January 25, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to Dr. Graves's family and loved ones, he was a wonderful person and vet. May his memory forever be a blessing.
Sheri Tanner
January 25, 2022
With Deepest Sympathy! Matt was a Wonderful friend and Vet. Sending prayers!
Keveney B. Mundy
January 25, 2022
E.C. and Matt were long time friends. He was a Wonderful man. I am sure he and EC are telling lots of stories and sharing many laughs.
I will keep him and his Family in my Prayers.
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