Deacon John A. Graves Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deacon John A. Graves of Hopewell, Virginia, who passed away on January 20, 2024 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his father Frank Graves Sr.; his wife Annie Graves; and his sister Rachel Allen. He is survived by : his mother Emily Spratley Graves; his daughters, Claudette Gay Ridley (Anthony) and Lillian Remal Jackson; his siblings, Katherine Spratley, Frank Graves Jr. (Yolanda), Ardel (Curvey Jr) and Lynette Parker; his grandchildren, Shawnta, Calvin, Jazmine, Jonique, Joel, Jakayla, Ayanna and Zy'ante; his great grandchildren, Jelani, Mackenzie, Makayla, Jaliyah, Cameron, Madison and Deara; and his godchild Ta'nya. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins.
