Colonel John W. Graves's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2025 in Vanceboro, North Carolina

Colonel John W. Graves

August 24, 2025

Vanceboro, North Carolina

Colonel John W. Graves's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2025 in Vanceboro, North Carolina

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Colonel John W. Graves

August 24, 2025

Vanceboro, North Carolina

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John W. Graves Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 24, 2025, John W. Graves of Vanceboro, North Carolina, born in Montgomery, Alabama passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter and Fannie Graves; his brother Bill Graves (Sue); and his niece Jennifer Graves. He is survived by: his wife June Hester; his brother David Graves (Karen) of Kentucky; his nieces and nephews, Jeff Graves (Melissa) of Arizona, Brett Graves of California, Tim Graves (Slade) of Arizona, Carina, Angela of Kentucky and Suzanne White (Doug) of Virginia; and his extended family, Oleta Hester, Gail Hester, Wanda Morrow (Jack), Phil Hester (Elaine), Aaron Hester (Ginger), Mat Hester (Ashley), Danny Meyers (Joy), Mollie Morrow (Jordan) and Jonathan Avedesian (Samantha).

If you wish to honor John's memory, please consider a contribution to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America or the Air Force Academy Foundation. The family has chosen to send donations to Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaDonate Now (http://www.alzfdn.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Air Force Academy FoundationDonate Now (https://www.airforceacademyfoundation.org).

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Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory



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