Charles M. Gravely, 82, of Melody Court, Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Gilliam, WVA on July 1, 1938, the son of the late Dave A. Gravely, Sr. and the late Erma B. Turner Gravely.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Vera Carter, and Esther Carter; and three brothers, Dave Gravely, Jr., Cecil Gravely, and William "Bill" Gravely.

Charles was a member of the St. Paul High Street Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Treasurer, and sang with Canary Harmonizers, the Men's Choir, and the Senior Choir.

Charles was a 1957 graduate of Kimball High School, Kimball, WVA. After graduating from High School, Charles enlisted in the United States Army, where he retired after 27 years as a Master Sergeant. He later retired from the Tultex Corporation after 13 years of service.

Charles leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Shirley M. Gravely of the home; three daughters, Barbara (Daren) Williams of Seattle, WA, Diann Brandon of Martinsville, VA, and Tia (Richard) Lewis of Richmond, VA; two grandsons, Charles Devin Jamison, and Troy Brandon both of Martinsville, VA; two granddaughters, Mya Brandon of Martinsville, VA and Holly Williams of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Shirley G. Shannon of California, and Ethel G. Farrell of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 11 A.M. at Carver Memorial Gardens with Pastor Matthew Brown, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 P.M. until 5 P.M. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.

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Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Gravely family.