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RANDY GRAVES Obituary
Randy Lewis Graves
On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Randy Lewis Graves of Lanham, Maryland entered into eternal glory at the age of 72. Randy was born on August 6, 1949, in Yanceyville, North Carolina. He graduated from Caswell County High School in 1968. He fought for our country in Vietnam from April 1970 - June 1971. Shortly after returning home from the service, he married his lovely wife of 49 years Carmen Jane Graves (deceased) in Washington, DC.He worked at The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) in Washington, DC as a Press Operator specializing in Web Offset Printing for 36 years. During his tenure at GPO, Randy also led an apprenticeship program for newly hired press operators. He loved watching sports and TV shows, reading his paper, chatting with family and friends, nature, fishing, bird watching and eating good home cooked meals.He is survived by his brother Lawrence Graves; son Cory Graves; daughters Shannon Graves Jones (Andre) and Monica Graves-Thompson (Juan); and grandson Donovan J. Wesley Thompson (Monica).Funeral arrangements will be held at 9:30 a.m. on March 19, 2022 at JB Jenkins Funeral Home in Landover, MD.
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Tonya Hanna
March 7, 2025
I have several memories of cousin Randy, I would love to keep your spirit alive within the family members that care to be family oriented you had that love like aunt Pecolia otherwise your legacy will be carried out thru your wonderful children and grandchildren Rest Easy cousin!
Suferia McCollum-Mobley
March 6, 2024
I remember helping Mr. Randy with his tax returns. He was very nice and always in good spirits in spite of his health issues. He is missed as friend.
Tonya Hanna
February 14, 2023
You are one of my favorite great cousins and I will forever have you in my heart it´s your love and your spirit for me Always happy respectful and real God bless the family
Frances Brown
March 19, 2022
Randy was a GREAT father! I always enjoyed being around him and talking to him. God bless his children and brother. Rest in Heaven, Randy until we meet again!
Shirley Price
March 17, 2022
My Thoughts and Prayers are with Monica, Shannon, Cory, and James Lawerence. So sorry for your loss. Randy was a great guy. RIP
Carrie Ware/Betty Jean
March 15, 2022
My Sympathy goes out to you with warmest wishes and love,may you feel the kindness, love and warmth of those who care for you..
Tonya Hanna
March 13, 2022
May you Rest In Peace cousin Randy, you were one of my favorite great cousins with a spirit of love, joy and happiness... I will miss you and thanks for all of the memories of your smile and laughter
Suferia McCollum-Mobley
March 12, 2022
Your father was very nice man. I was his tax preparer for a few years. He will be missed deeply.
Raymond (Bean) & Anita Graves
March 12, 2022
Raymond (Bean) & Anita Graves
March 12, 2022
Raymond (Bean) & Anita Graves
March 12, 2022
May beautiful memories bring you peace during this difficult time! Truly miss the Labor Day get Together´s and every Sunday calls to Bean and most of all his laughter, smile, generous and comical ways !!! Rest In Peace!! You will truly be miss!!!
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J. B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc. - Hyattsville7474 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785
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