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Obituary For Richard A. Gravely, Sr.
Richard Albert Gravely, Sr., 78, of Axton, VA, departed this life on Monday, January 17, 2022, at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. He was born in Virginia on December 19, 1943, the son of the late Thomas Gravely and the late Virginia Gravely Gravely.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Shirley P. Gravely; two sisters, Doretha Gravely Stultz and Katherine Gravely Hairston: and one brothers, Raymond Gravely.
Richard was a member of Mt. Olive United Holy Church. He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. Richard retired from American Furniture Company and from Goodwill Industries.
Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife, Shirley P. Gravely of the home; two daughters, Arnessa A. (Michael) Strange and Deborah D. Gravely both of Axton, VA; one son, Richard A. Gravely, Jr; two granddaughters, Tasha and Theresa Strange both of Axton, VA; two great-grandchildren, DyKauirs Witcher and Sayria Dickerson; one sister, Annie Gravely of Martinsville, VA; three brothers, Sherman Gravely Harry Gravely, and John Gravely all of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Reverend James Morrison, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. During this time, the family will be receiving friends. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.
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So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family🙏🏼🙏🏼Stephanie Easley
We will miss you Richard, you were always the same every time we saw you. Never changed. To the family, we are praying for you that God will wrap you in his arms of protection. R. I. P. (Bro) James & Roberta
We will miss you Richard, you were always the same every time we saw you. Never changed. To the family, we are praying for you that God will wrap you in his arms of protection. R. I. P. (Bro) James & Roberta
Words cannot express the way the Gravely family felt about our father and grandfather. We really loved him and hate to see him go but he's in such a better place. He will be greatly missed by his family and God has us in the palm of his hands and keeping us. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sending Prayers of Comfort in your time of Sorrow..The Witcher Family
Sending my Prayers and condolences to the Gravely family..
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to the Gravely family. Jesse & Colleen (Carter) Hairston, Laurel Park HS, Class of 1974
Prayers and condolences to the Entire Gravely Family. 🙏 Kisha Dillard James
Richard came from a very sweet and loving family.
To Sherman and the entire Gravely family, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. George Washington Carver High School, class of '63.
Our Prayers are with the Gravley family during this time of sorrow.
Elder Gerald & Michelle Kidd
My deepest condolences to the entire family of Richard Gravely 😢 May you find comfort in the midst of your storm.Remember that our God is able to bring you peace and unspeakable joy. With Love Norma Gravely
So sorry for your loss praying the peace of God comfort you. Richard was a very good friend of mine and I will miss him. Michael Cook
So sorry for your lost praying the peace of God comfort you. Richard was a good friend of mine and I will miss him.
2 Cor. 1:3,4. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Cousins: Ollie, Dexter and Audrey Gravley. Stephanie Gravley Toliver, Lillie Gravley Pritchett and Carol Gravley Thaxton.
Sending condolences during this time of loss. Gladys King
We are very sorry to hear of your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
