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Lewis D. Gravely

03/29/1958 - 06/28/2023

Obituary For Lewis D. Gravely

Lewis D. Gravely, 65, of Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA, departed from this life June 28, 2023 at Sovah Health – Martinsville, VA. He was born in Virginia on March 29, 1958, to the late Dana Gravely and Maggie Stockton King.

Lewis was a graduate of Laurel Park High School, class of 1976. He went on to work for Eastman as a machine operator until his retirement. He was a faithful member of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist church where he served as an Usher.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include: his wife, Debra Hodge Gravely of the home; one daughter, Jennifer N. Roberts (John) of Atlanta, GA; three sons, Anthony Shamain Gravely (Chandra) of Clayton, NC, Torrey L. Gravely (Laquita) of Martinsville, VA, and Tyran D. Perkins of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Diana Penn of Richmond, VA, Sharon Hairston (Garry) of Bassett, VA, and Joan Dillard (Tarlyn) of Martinsville, VA; three brothers, Pastor Carlton Redd (Simone) of Martinsville, VA; Dana Gravely (Mandy) of Maryland, and Michael King of Martinsville, VA.

A visitation service will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Reverend Carlton Redd, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at C.R.V. Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville.

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Debbie, I just tonight heard of the passing of your dear Lewis. Plese accept my sincere condolences for you and the family. May he rest in peace. Tim C.

My deepest condolences to the family. He will be missed. God got a good one. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Antionette

My condolence to the family. Lewis will be greatly missed. Teresa Warren

A quiet man who served God without fanfare has been called from labor to reward. For his family we pray that the peace and the comfort of God fill your hearts and minds as you adjust to this new stage in life. Lovingly submitted by Reverend Dion Noel and family.

My sincere condolences to the entire family. May the love of Jesus Christ comfort you at this difficult time. Prayers πŸ™πŸ™. Betty & James H.

My condolences to the family sorry for your loss.Sending prayers up for the Family.Susan Little Scales and Valerie Little Kellam

So heartbroken about Lewis passing. Such a cool and soft-spoken guy! Worked with him years ago at BW. He will truly be missed. Praying for wife and family. Blessings❣️

To the Gravely family, sending prayers and love to you. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Vera Moyer Roanoke, Va

So you to hear of Lewis passing, my prayers and love to the family.

Family: We were so sorry to hear of "Brothers" passing. He was a classmate, friend and brother to us. We share our prayers with you all, that our Father will grant you the Peace, Comfort, and Love that you may need to sustain you at this difficult time and in the days ahead. We share our heartfelt sympathy with you and pray for your strength to our Lord. Continued blessings to you all. Ramona(CO'76), Ronald, Ramon, Roy Hairston

My condolences to the family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ Michelle Draper

To Debbie and the entire family, We were saddened to hear this news. We are Praying for you Today, Tomorrow and the Days ahead

Standley & Priscilla Hairston πŸ™πŸ™

To the family I would like to offer my sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy during this time of loss may God forever keep you and comfort you during this time of bereavement remembering you in prayer Elvis Moyer

Prayers for the family Faye Swanson

Praying for the family Betty Gravely Burwell

Sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences and prayers to everyone ❀️ Chucky Ellis

Sending my condolence during this time of loss. May God wrap His arms around you and give you strength, comfort and peace. Gladys King

my deepest sympathy and condolences to Debra and Ty and the entire family..I worked with Lewis for a long time and he was a man of few words but I always looked forward to laughing and joking with him ...loved him dearly. keeping you all lifted in prayer

My sincere condolences to the family, praying for your strength in this difficult time. Laura Tinsley

Sorry for your loss

Sorry for your loss

To the family, sorry to hear of passing of a good High School friend. It sadness my heart when I got word of Lewis's passing . You all are in my prayers.

To the family, sorry to hear of passing of a good High School friend. It sadness my heart when I got word of Lewis's passing . You all are in my prayers.

May God give the family peace, in the time of this Storm.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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