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Samuel Gravely Obituary
(Age 82) On October 22, 2004 of Haymarket, VA at U.S. Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Alma B. Gravely; devoted father of David Edward (Beverly Clark), Tracey E. and the late Robert Michael Gravely. Also survived by two brothers, Edward (Joan) and Robert Welton (Lois) Gravely; many other relatives and friends. Friends will be received 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2004 at the Olive Branch Baptist Church, 4203 Mountain Rd., Haymarket, VA, where funeral service will be held at 12 Noon, Rev. Dr. George W. Farmer, Jr., presiding. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, 1 p.m. December 17, 2004 with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Diabetes Research Wellness Foundation, the National Naval Officers Association or the Gainesville Ruritan Club. Arrangements by AMES FUNERAL HOME, Manassas, VA.
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Ken Guyer
November 4, 2004
My condolences to the family of Admiral Gravely. I had the extreme pleasure of serving with Captain Gravely onboard the USS Jouett during the westpac cruise when he was selected as Admiral. He was the best skipper I ever served under. He will be missed.
Jim Pearson
November 3, 2004
To the Gravely family,
My deepest condolances, I served under the Admiral when he was Capt. of the USS Jouett. Due to my rate, I moved around and served under many officers. In the 30 years that have passed, I only remember the name of one, the best and most competent one, Samuel L. Gravely Jr.
Jim Pearson
Douglas Taylor
October 29, 2004
To the Gravely family:
Thanks for sharing the Admiral with us. He paved the way for the African-American sailor. Even though I never had the pleasure to personally meet him, I read numerous accounts of the sacrifices that he made on our behalf. For that I will be indebted to him. Admiral, I salute you.
Douglas H. Taylor, PNCS(SW)(Ret)
Edwin C. King, Col. USMC, Ret
October 29, 2004
The great loss of the Gravely family is felt by all of us who had the privledge to serve with or know the Admiral.He was truely one of a kind, a unique individual whose life and deeds inspired us all. He certainly left the world,natiomn, state and county better by his service. I join you all in mourning his loss but I rejoice in his memory.
Sheila Wyatt - Joyner
October 27, 2004
To: The Gravely Family
May your memories of uncle Sammie be a precious source of peace, strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Uncle Sammie will be greatly missed.He was an outstanding African - American of all times and our family definitely repected all his achievements.
May GOD Bless and Keep You
The Wyatt Family
Dale Markus
October 27, 2004
A great person and the one of the finest officers I ever had the pleasure to serve under. USS JOUETT (DLG-29)
From the staff of Ames Funeral Home
October 27, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
William A. Coleman, Jr., CAPT, USN, Ret.
October 25, 2004
In 1965, CDR Gravely was the first African American Naval Officer I ever saw following my commissioning. He became a friend and mentor for the rest of my career, as he was to countless young officers and sailors. I had the great pleasure of being there in Newport when he was selected and promoted to Rear Admiral. He is truly my hero and inspiration. Our love and prayers to you, Mrs. Gravely and all the family.
Bill Coleman
Robert Davis
October 24, 2004
Admiral Samuel Gravely was an inspiration to a generation of young Black U. S. Navy Sailors in the late 1950's. I especially admired and respected him for the way he carried himself and his total dedication to the United States Navy. He treated eveyone fairly. May he have fair winds and following seas.
Robert "E" Lee Davis
CPO USN (RET.)
Dave Draine
October 24, 2004
Admiral Gravely is a real pioneer.His family should be proud of his life and his contributions to life.
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