On Monday, April 15, 2024, Harold Gravely, 67, of Rosewood Ave., Martinsville, VA, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born December 17, 1956, in Martinsville, VA to Olivia G. Gravely and the late Harold Gravely. In addition to his father, Harold was preceded in death by one sister, Schenita Coles.

Harold was a member of the Galilean House of Worship. He was self-employed and for many years, he was a Karate instructor before retiring. Harold was a graduate of Laurel Park High School class of 1975.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Gale Carter Gravely of the home; his mother, Olivia Gravely of Martinsville, VA; one daughter, Shakina Gravely of Martinsville, VA; two sons, Tony Gravely (Kayla) Pompano Beach, FL and Brandon Hodge of Martinsville, VA; four grandchildren; three sisters, Laverne Gravely-Dalton (Warren), and Vickie Kidd both of Martinsville, VA, and Hazel Johnson of Danville, VA; one brother, Lloyd Gravely (Audrey) of Winston Salem, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3 p.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. At other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 570 Rosewood Ave., Martinsville.

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