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1928
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2021
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Samuel Graves Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Graves
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Rickie Hopkins
November 15, 2021
We are sending our thoughts and prayers to this wonderful family. Our families have been at Mount Garland Baptist for many generations. Remain strong in the Lord and he will take of you. Pastor and Mrs. Rickie G. Hopkins. Chesterfield, VA
Sarah Anderson
November 10, 2021
To Mary and family, please know that you are in my prayers, my deepest condolences of the loss of your dear loved one.
Gene Willis
November 9, 2021
Sam has been a great neighbor and friend over the years.Not only to me but to my mother also. I will miss our mailbox chats and appreciate having known him.
REVERENDS BOBBY & Sybil Jones
November 9, 2021
We extend our deepest sympathy to the graves family during your loss.
God´s loving comfort be upon you
as you remember Mr. Samuel L. Graves
Scott Miller
November 9, 2021
Great neighbor! Friendly, smiling and hard-working. He once joked about not being sure if he'd recognize my boys anymore (they grow up!) and then kindly mentioned that I had put on some weight! I walked back to the house and swore off candy right then and lost 60 pounds. I told my friends it was the Mr. Graves diet! Thank you Mr. Graves! I'll miss you!
Charles Brown
November 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Charles & Alice Brown
Randolph Nelson
November 8, 2021
"Sam" That was how I addressed him. Not that I felt equal to him, because his whole demeanor demanded respect even from those just a few years younger. He just made you feel welcome in his space. Even when I saw Sam across a room his eyes would say "good to see you. Let's chat". His picture in his obituary speaks to what I'm trying to say. To say more or say less would be just words. Sam's passing will leave an empty space in our lives. I pray that our memories of him will bring comfort to family and all who knew him.
Jeffery Graves
November 8, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are all in my heart and my prayers.
Deborah Duga
November 7, 2021
Mary,Sam and Cynthia
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I know he will be greatly missed. I know he was loved by many. Always quick with his easy smile he will not be quickly forgotten. You all will be in my heart and my prayers. May God bless you all.
Sincerely and with love,
Deborah
Artto & Lorine Fleming
November 7, 2021
Sending our sincere Condolences & Prayers to the Graves - Hooker family. May heavenly father give you the strength at this time of sorrow.
Yolanda Ghee-James
November 6, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time. You all in my prayers during this time. He will be truly missed and lived a great life.
Caroel Selby
November 6, 2021
Dear Graves Family, we wish to express our condolences and to let you know that you are in our prayers doing this time of grief. May God give you strength to endure and provide you with many fond memories of brother Samuel LeeWillis! Rev. Caroel Selby & Dea. Jacqueline Selby.
Joslyn Shelton
November 5, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Diane Artis
November 5, 2021
Sending heart felt sympathy to the family. Continue to lean and depend on God. I'm praying for you.
Rev.& Mrs. Cleveland R Mallory
November 4, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this painful time.
Janice and Alvin Moore
November 3, 2021
Mary, Sam, Cynthia and family. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to you all. Sam was such a nice man. He always spoke and smiled whenever I saw him. The best example of how a husband, father, and friend should be. Ya'll were truly blessed to have him for so many years. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Pat Thomasson
November 3, 2021
Sincere condolences to the Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leatrice Pace
November 3, 2021
To Mary & the Graves family.. Family y'all are in my thoughts and prayers..Sam always greeted me with his friendly smile.. much ❤ & prayers
Rosetta Washington
November 3, 2021
To Mary and the Graves family I send my prayers and condolences to you all during the loss of your loved one. May god give you comfort to go on.
Natalie Driver Womack
November 2, 2021
We are truly sorry for your loss, but I know he will live in your memories forever. We love you❤ -London & Natalie
marzetta Mines
November 2, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ronald& Earline Mallory
November 1, 2021
Sam was a nice and friendly person and always smiling. He will be missed by many.
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