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Jarrod Parker Graves
Jarrod Parker Graves
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Jarrod Graves Obituary
He was born April 9, 1979, in Brooklyn, the son of Gerard Graves and Donna (Morrison) La Martina.
He married Crystal Murch on Sept. 16, 2009, in Oneonta.
Jarrod attended Oneonta High School and was currently employed with American Blade in Oneonta.
He was an avid Yankee fan. He also enjoyed basketball and golf.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal G. Graves, of Oneonta; his father, Gerard Graves of Oneonta; his daughter, Mackenzie Rae Graves of Laurens; his sister, Jacqueline Graves of Oneonta; his mother, Donna and stepfather, John La Martina of Ocala, Fla. He is also survived by his grandmother, Beverly Exter of Tampa, Fla.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous loving friends.
Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, at which time the family will be in attendance. A time of sharing and reflecting on Jarrod's life will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mackenzie Rae Graves College Fund, care of John La Martina, 11284 Southwest 139th Place, Dunnellon, FL 34432.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting the website www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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B D
July 15, 2017
Jarrod, I was sitting here going about my day, reading the news and you popped in my head. Thoughts about a long time ago and how for an early part of our lives, as our fathers worked together and our mothers were close friends, our histories were pretty much intertwined. Thoughts about how a wiry athletic kid and a strong but chubby kid had some epic battles but also some pretty good times as well. Knowing that my success in football stemmed in some small part from chasing around, in terms of agility, the human equivalent of a rabbit. From lifting rocks to dig to China, to being there when your dad got you riding your bike on your own the first time in Brooklyn to exploring the mountain behind your house and splitting a chicken sandwich from the KFC in port Jervis to visiting you that one time in oneonta, where we played basketball and tennis and I was jealous that you had two baloney sandwiches and I only had one- I realize that even though our paths crossed only briefly, you and I shared a lot of memories. I wish at some later part in our life journey, our paths crossed again and we got to share these memories over a beer as grown men. I am sad that will never happen down here, but hopeful you'll have one waiting for me when the time comes. I hope you are resting well.
Adam Hartzel
March 16, 2010
Jarrod,
It seems like only yesterday that you and I were hanging out in Laurens borrowing my grandma's car and having a blast in Oneonta. I'm sorry I lost touch with you man. I'm sorry that I never tried to get ahold of you somehow, someway. It's not fair that the lord called you home so early, causing you to leave behind a loving wife and child, and family & friends. All I can really say and wish for you know, is to Rest in Peace. I'll miss you man, and until the day that it's my turn to ascend into heaven maybe look up my "Nana" who you know so you won't be so lonely. I love you man.
Alex Hine
March 1, 2010
Time and distance may have separated us for many years but I still remember you as a great friend! You stood up for me when others did not. All of us who use to hang will miss you with all our hearts. I'm deeply saddened that I will never get to see you again. My heart goes out to your family.
crystal graves
February 27, 2010
Baby,
I can't say goodbye because goodbyes are forever. I miss your smile, your arms around me, and all the things between. I need you! You are my life...Mackenzie's life! I can't do this without you baby! Until I see you again... I'll love you always, forever, eternity, infinity, plus 1! No one will ever replace you!
YOUR WIFE!!! for always. plus 1 baby
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PATRICIA BASSETT
February 27, 2010
WE MISS YOU JARROD...WE LOVE YOU..
PHYLLIS & BILL DENNY
February 22, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
February 21, 2010
JOHN, AND ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JARROD,
MY LOVE, PRAYERS, AND SUPPORT GO OUT TO YOU ALL. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
JERRY MALONEY
EAST PALATKA, FLORIDA
Jordan Robbins
February 20, 2010
My heart is broken,wha a tragedy.Jarrod was such a great friend who,even when in a hurry would stop and have a quick conversation with you.you will truly be missed
Julissa
February 20, 2010
I will truely miss your smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sara Pondolfino
February 20, 2010
Dear Donna and John,
The outpouring of love I've read on this guest book gives me an idea how much Jarrod was loved.
I hope that knowledge brings you comfort.
I am so terribly sorry.
Sarah Sullivan
February 19, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lorraine & Steve McGahan
February 19, 2010
So very sorry for the loss of such a special person in so many lives. Prayers are with all the lives he has touched?
Pedro
February 19, 2010
I knew Jarrod since high school, he was a good friend. we hung out alot on and off the basketball court. i still can't believe that this is goodbye. he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family.
Michael Hunt
February 18, 2010
A man that was known for the love he had for his wife and daughter, a man that was always there when you wanted to laugh, a man that took care of his own, and man that was always willing to lend a hand. For these reasons you will never be forgotten and that is why god made you a MAN! You will always be on my mind and never forgotten. Too the family and friends I send my condolences. JARROD YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER.
Kahiem & Mari
February 18, 2010
Kahiem and I send our thoughts for Jarrod and our prayers to his family, especially to his little girl. May Jarrod have peace and his family stay strong-.
Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
LAURA FALK
February 18, 2010
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. YOU WERE MY LIL HOMIE. RIP
marc and april weissman
February 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mo
February 18, 2010
Condolences to your family- he was always a decent guy!
Rebecca Pimentel
February 18, 2010
My deepest condolences go out to Jarrod's family and friends! He touched many lives and his smile was contagious! We will always remember his positive attitude and fun loving personality! He is now a guardian angel watching over all of whom he knew...Hope you are at Peace Jarrod as you are now looking down at us with the same smile on your face that I always remembered you having. We will cherish all the good times, all the fun at BOCES and thank you for putting Megan and I up for the night when we got stranded in O-Town!
Jason McBride
February 18, 2010
I know i didn't know you as long as some of you're other friends, but you were always a good friend to me...with that said RIP Jarrod.
February 18, 2010
Dear Rod and Family,
Our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. May Jarrod be at eternal peace with his grandparents. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail and Chris Lissandrello
Casey Grant
February 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jarrod's family. Rest in peace Jarrod.
February 17, 2010
Jackie, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Love you, Karen(Mom Palmer)
Cindy Ward
February 17, 2010
I JUST WANT TO SEND OUT MY HEARTFELT CONDOLANCES OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF JARROD GRAVES. I USED TO WORK WITH LAURA AND JARROD . HE WAS ALWAYS TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH . MACKENZIE BEST WISHES TO YOU AND MOMMY AT THIS HARD TIME IN YOUR LIFE. RIP JARROD .
Laurie Hauck
February 17, 2010
To the Graves and Morrison Family, Jarrod and Jackie are like my kids and am Very SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. We had fun when they were younger. I thank God I had the opportunity to enjoy the good and bad times. Jarrod, you will be MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!
WITH LOVE ALWAYS, LAURIE
Bettina Munson
February 17, 2010
To All of Jarrods Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. We have fond memories of Jarrod playing with our Grandsons, his cousins, out at Woodhaven when he was just a little guy! Good memories are the best to keep.
Bettina & Carroll Munson
Jody Bosley
February 17, 2010
RIP Jarrod,
I know that your daughter meant the world to you. The last time I saw you was at JC Penny when you and your wife were looking for tie's and stuff for your cruise. I am sorry for your daughter that she has to go thru life wondering what would be. I am so sorry Mekenzie for the loss of your daddy. you meant the world to him, everything he did he did for you.
Laura Hoyt
February 17, 2010
Jarrod I have shared so many great times with you and so many memories that will never be forgotten and I will miss you a lot I will do the best by our little princess and get to see you in her everyday god bless you and my deepest sympathies to all your friends and family
J. Williams
February 17, 2010
Here's to you Jarrod, A strong drink and good game of pool, miss you already brother. Say Hi to all of our other brothers and sisters. RIP...
John Kissner
February 17, 2010
Jarrod-- we were best friends, you were the best man at my wedding, we got ten years of history. You were a great man, and a great father..... We will ride again someday. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rod, Jackie, Donna, crystal, Laura, And most of Mekenzie. He smilin down at all of us!!!
Jessica Ambrose
February 17, 2010
Have not seen Jarrod in many many years. We used to hang out with him in Oneonta with friends, he was a great guy. Deepest sympathies go to the family of Jarrod, his daughter and wife. May he Rest In Peace. So sorry for your loss.
Dustin Dennis
February 17, 2010
Graves family- I'm sorry for your loss. I only talked to Jarrod a couple times, but he always seemed to enjoy him self and others around him. He was a grea person to be around, he always found a way to make you laugh even if u were down. He will always be in our hearts. R.I.P.
Tim and Carol McGuire
February 16, 2010
Beverly,Donna,Debbie,Diane, and family,So very sadden to hear about the loss of Jarrod. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you the strength you need now and always. God Bless you all and much love.
Mackenzie Graves
February 16, 2010
Daddy I miss you and love you with all my heart you will be with me always me and mommy and my whole family love you too I love you +1 your little princess
Charlie O'Donnell
February 16, 2010
thoughts and prayers
Tom Frederick
February 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your famly. Never got to know Jarrod real well, but what I did know he was a good man.
Samantha "Casey" Schawe
February 16, 2010
I knew Jarrod from High School, and we had a lot of great times partying and wreaking havoc. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
Kathy Armstrong
February 16, 2010
You will be missed jarrod, my prayers and thoughts are wit u all..
R.I.P.
February 16, 2010
Rod and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sorrowful occasion. I trust Jarrod has joined his grandparents Florrie and Joe and other family members in eternal peace.
- Jim and Carole Nadler
Patti Ray
February 16, 2010
You will be missed Jarrod and I hope you are at peace.
Austin Henchey
February 16, 2010
Jarrod...so many good times working and partying with you. I am sure you will bring god the love and laughter you shared with everyone else around you. I will never forget all the good memories. My heart and prayers are with your family. R.I.P. you will be missed! Much love.
Kristi Spooner
February 16, 2010
My condolences to Jarrod's family, he will be greatly missed. It seems I just saw him and laughed with him yesterday. He is for sure an angel smiling down upon us.
patricia bassett
February 16, 2010
My heart goes out to crystal mackenzie & family im so sorry about ur loss .Jarrod was a great person. Me and his family love to hang out .. You will be missed jarrod..mackenzie just remmber daddy looking over you.The kids said that they are going to miss playing football.love all of us patty,keith,patricia,jacob,anthony,emily,sierra,jordan
Tabs
February 16, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Jarrod was a good man.
February 16, 2010
Our deepest condolences,prayers and sympathy are with you all. In time may God heal your pain. Jarrod was a good friend to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
~Jesse Jubar & Shannon Shaul~
danielle doustout
February 16, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Megan Baryk-Oates
February 16, 2010
Jarrod...I know you are in a better place and that you are at peace now. I have so many memories of you and those will be cherished. R.I.P Jarrod, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers......
Megan Baryk-Oates
February 16, 2010
Jarrod...I know you are in a better place and that you are at peace now. I have so many memories of you and those will be cherished. R.I.P Jarrod, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers......
Mike Lydston
February 16, 2010
Roddy and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and sorrow go out to you for the loss of such a wonderful young man whom I had the pleasure to have met and known.
February 16, 2010
To the Graves and Morrison Family. My deepest condolences to the family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
Darci Georgia Merwin
Eddie Blanco
February 16, 2010
I was friends with Jarrod And he will be missed,prayers are with you all.
Peter & Lyla Bonnici
February 16, 2010
Donna, Jackie, Mackenzie and Family,
I am completely shocked at the sudden death of such a wonderful young man.
May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace. As Megan said, I have so many funny memories that we shared and we will cherish them forever. I remember how excited & proud he was in high school when he bought that little red car. How he used to get a kick out having Jackie explain the color of their house on Orchard Street!! And how PROUD he was to be a dad to Mackenzie!!
Please be strong and accept my most sincere condolences.
All my sympathy is with you.
Love,
Peter, Lyla, Isabella, Sophia and Louis
Dottie Georgia
February 16, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Jarrods passing. I didn't know him but know the Morrison family very well. I watched Donna, Debbie and Diane.grow up and Beverly was my best friend for many years. My sympathies go out to The Morrison family and the Graves family. God bless you all.
February 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all... jarrod will be missed by many.
jeremy velasco and tayna brockstedt
February 16, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all... jarrod will be missed by many.
jeremy velasco and tayna brockstedt
February 16, 2010
We are so sorry for the loss of Mackenzie's father, and your husband, son and brother. Please know we will be extra tender with Mackenzie during the coming months, as she adjusts to life without her daddy.
The LCS CROP staff
Laytana Duncan
February 16, 2010
My heart goes out to you all jarrod was a great friend and a wonderfull person, he will be missed but the love and laughter that he gave to all will still here and remembered..
Peter & Lyla Bonnici
February 16, 2010
Donna, Jackie, Mackenzie and Family,
I am completely shocked at the sudden death of such a wonderful young man.
May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace.
As Megan said, I have so many funny memories that we shared and we will cherish them forever. I remember how excited & proud he was in high school when he bought that little red car. How he used to get a kick out having Jackie explain the color of their house on Orchard Street!! And how PROUD he was to be a dad to Mackenzie!!
Please be strong and accept my most sincere condolences.
All my sympathy is with you.
Love,
Peter, Lyla, Isabella, Sophia and Louis
Donna Draney
February 16, 2010
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My love and prayers are with you all.
Jason & Patty Dunham
February 16, 2010
To the family of jarrod, We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all at this time as you grieve. To his baby girl Mackenzie, Daddy will always be looking down after you. Make him proud.
Kerry Hall & Juston Spathelf
February 16, 2010
Our thoughts & prayers are with Jarrods family in this hard time. Jarrod had such a wonderful spirit & he will be missed.
Kristina Kissner
February 16, 2010
Jarrod was a dear friend to my husband and I for years and he will be greatly missed. My favorite memory of Jarrod was watching him play with his daughter when she was about a year old. He was teaching her how to "high five, low five, and pound it". My sympathies to his family and friends.
Jody Zintel
February 16, 2010
To the entire Graves and Morrison family. Will be thinking of you all during your time of loss. My sincerest and deepest condolences to you all.
KEITH PALMER
February 16, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
donald allen
February 16, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Marsha Fisher
February 16, 2010
Dear Donna,John and family,
May God grant you peace and comfort in your hours of need.
There is no greater loss than that of a child.
Marsha
danny o'connor
February 16, 2010
jarrod you the brother i never had my right hand. i will miss you, you are gone but brother you will never be forgotten. i love you. my condolences to all that have lost the greatest man i have ever kown.
Shannon Carreras
February 16, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grieving.
Jeff and Shannon Carreras
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