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Craig Graves Obituary
Craig Frank Graves passed away on February 12, 2025 in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Born on June 22, 1963, he was 61.
Craig is survived by the love of his life for 26 years, his wife Holly (Brown) Graves, and children, Justin, Austin, Brittany, Dallas, and Matthew Brown, his mother Connie Landis and sister, Julie (Bruce) Batey. He was a cat dad to Rosie, Patches, Baby, Pucca, ChuChu, Pan, and Kiki.
Craig was preceded in death by his father, Jack Graves.
Craig graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1981 and was a proud tuba player in the Wadsworth High School Marching Band. He was a skilled bowler and rolled many frames at Kolony Lanes.
He moved from Ohio to North Carolina in 1981. He worked at Park Lanes Bowling Alley and Metrolina Dodge. Craig worked for Stateline Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram for 16 years.
Craig cherished Holly, his children, family and friends. He worked hard to support his family and was an incredible dad who was always there for his children. Craig was kind, loving and never said an unkind word about anyone. He made sure he told his family he loved them every day. He chaperoned for Austin and Matthew so they could go to Camp Hanes. He took Brittany to Daddy Daughter Dances. He always watched Dallas play Video games.
Craig was an amazing husband. He was my best friend, my rock, my person, my everything, and my one and only true love. I love you more!!!
In lieu of flowers you can make a donation to Craig's family https://account.venmo.com/u/bgravescat
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14617 West Lawyers Rd. #B, Matthews, NC 28104
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