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Obituary For Louis Ronald Gravely
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Louis Ronald Gravely 69, of Olympia St., Martinsville, VA transitioned peacefully from this earthly life at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA. He was born in Martinsville, VA on July 30, 1956, the son of the late Lewis Gravely and Rachel Jones Gravely.
In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by two sisters, JoAnn Jones and Genevia Rumley and three brothers, Stafford Gravely, Melvin Jones and Thomas T.J. Gravely.
Louis was a member of Progressive Prayer Temple under the pastorate of Bishop Milton Johnson. He served the church as an Usher and a Church Officer. Lewis was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School class of 1974.
Louis leaves to cherish his memories his wife Betty Taylor Gravely of Martinsville, VA; one son, Ronrico Taylor of Chatham, VA; two daughters, LaTorria Gravely Fitzgerald (Darius) and Emonie Eggleston both of Martinsville, VA; one stepson, Anthony Gravely (Tamara); ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Penn of Ridgeway, VA; two brothers, John Gravely (Patricia) of Preston, VA and Charles Gravely (Wendy) of Danville, VA; and one half sister, Vanell Dr. Mckenzie of North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at Progressive Prayer Temple, 64 Cameron Rd., Martinsville with Bishop Milton Johnson, Sr., Eulogist. Interment will follow at Mayo Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 3554 Horsepasture Price Rd., Ridgeway, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 821 Olympia St., Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Shannon Huffman sent Heavenly Grace Spray for Louis Ronald Gravely - August 12, 2025
Praying 🙏 for the family. May God strengthen your hearts 3.
My condolences and prayers for the family
Prayers for the family my condolences to torri and your family
Our prayers and condolences to the Gravely family and their community. 'Bo' worked with my husband, James, for many years. He was always kind, thoughtful, courteous, trustworthy and a great worker; and a friend to our family. That photo captures his smile. You could see him coming, with that smile. Rest in Power, our great soldier. (Claudia, Kermit, Keelia, Kent and Kent, Jr.)
I am sorry to hear of Bo's passing. Rest in peace cuz.
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Louis were a great person have known.I can reflect back on our high school days,there were a lot great memories.Down through the years nothing but good memories,rest on my friend. "BO"
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