On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Robert "Bob" L. Graves passed away peacefully, after a brief illness surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born on June 6, 1947, in Washington, DC. He graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1965 and achieved a teaching degree from Frostburg State College in 1969.
Bob retired from Prince Georges County Public Schools in 2002 following a 32 year career. His entire teaching career was spent at Parkdale High School in Riverdale, MD, where he met his future wife, Nina Gindlesperger.
Following retirement Bob became a full-time real estate agent in Montgomery County. He was an agent and associate broker for more than 40 years. He applied his business acumen to become a top performer. Bob's personality and aptitude for teaching led him to be a mentor and coach for many of his colleagues.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Robert H. Graves and Virginia Rensch Graves and his brother Charles K. Graves.
He is survived by Nina; his sister Cande Jarboe (Jack), sister-in-law Marlene Graves, and sister-in-law Anne Rankin (Richard). He is also survived by nieces and nephews Kimberly Graves, John-Charles Graves, Sarah Graves, Jeff Jarboe, Aimee Zimmerli and several great nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, on September 30 at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of donations to Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels, his favorite charity, where he volunteered for many years, or to a charity of your choice.
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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 15, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Graves

14 Entries

Fatema Dariani

November 2, 2024

I am so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I knew him for 15 years as a realtor for my grandmother, my uncle, and then me. He was so knowledgeable and kind. He was always ready to help and over the years he became a family friend. I will miss him and keep him in my thoughts. My condolences to his family and friends.

Saeed & Longina Akhtar

October 24, 2024

Hello Nina, Both myself and my wife are truly saddened by the loss of Bob. He was instrumental in selling my house, my son's apartment, my father-in-laws apartment and a number of properties of my close friends. Bob was a consumate professional, a thorough gentleman, and a very sincere individual. We will indeed miss him!!!

Renee Sackett

October 3, 2024

Hi Nina - I was so saddened to hear the news today of Bob´s passing. He was my Realtor for the sale of my 2 MD homes and was the MOST competent, empathetic and knowledgeable Agent I have ever worked with. Because of his many attributes, I was most comfortable referring him to 4 friends who were equally impressed.

I´m truly sorry for your loss and just wanted you to know how much I appreciated him.

Renée L. Sackett

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Anne Brill

September 26, 2024

What a wonderful life! I am sorry for your loss, Nina.

CHERRY

September 20, 2024

Nina, I was so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. My thoughts and love are with you at this difficult time. We will see you at the visitation to express them in person.

Christine Johnson

September 19, 2024

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Bob was a great athletic director and president for our Prince George's County Athletic Association. I personally enjoyed serving with him. We had a special bond because i was the Athletic Director from his Oxon Hill High School. I knew my drive for excellence had to be suberb
Thanks Bob for helping to make that happen. Farwell to my friend and colleague, Bob Graves!

Christine Johnson
Oxon Hill Athletic Director Emeritus

Barbara McGinnis

September 17, 2024

Mr. Graves you were a wonderful teacher. Because of you, is why I enjoy Geography. May you rest in peace. Barbara McGinnis

Jason C

September 16, 2024

Bob Graves...it was you, Tucker, and Brookins who helped LeFevre and Blake to not only bring Colours to Parkdale HS; but did so much to help our little program grow. I know firsthand how much you loved Parkdale HS and all of its programs, sports, and classes. When I became the head coach for the women's volleyball team you were awesome to work with on the sports front. This also led to calling Football games with you and announcing basketball games in which you supported us with top of the line equipment the NBA teams were using. You allowed me to involve students and you got them dinner often as well. You took care of those who represented the school in all ways possible. You were routinely there six days a week, you assisted me in pulling internet cabled when I built a computer lab in a dressing room for Colours and my Drama class. So many words of advice from you and great conversations. Working with mentors like you, Pat Richards, and such from the old school are some of my most amazing memories after my own 32 years in PGCPS. The Cook family sends love to you and your family and friends. I hope to make the memorial. Many deep thanks and you can rest now on a job well done.

Jan Cullinane

September 16, 2024

I was a faculty member at Parkdale for a portion of the period Bob was there. I remember him fondly, and he will be greatly missed.

Richard Custer

September 15, 2024

Sorry for your loss Mr Graves was my teacher when I went to parkdale. I wasn't always the best student but he would get on me and push me and always told me I could do it so I have a lot of respect for him. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Lisa

September 15, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. As a student, Mr. Graves made a lasting impact on me, not just through his teaching, but through his kindness, wisdom, and genuine care for his students. He supported me when I needed it the most. He touched many lives, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from him.

Glenda wood Strickland

September 15, 2024

Mr. Graves was my math teacher at Parkdale! He was such a good teacher, one of my favorites. I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Mr. Graves.

Jamie Shepard

September 15, 2024

I knew Mr. Graves when I was at Parkdale, 1996. He was always pretty cool and was one of the few teachers I actually liked. Sad to hear of his passing.

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