James Charlton Graves Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Charlton Graves of Syria, Virginia, departing on October 26, 2025 at the age of 89. James Charlton leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Charlton Graves to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elvin Graves (Jack) and Etta Kate Graves; and his brother Elvin "Jackie" Graves, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Rachel Norman Graves; his sons, James "Lucky" Graves, Jr. (Missy) and Lynn Graves (Tricia); his grandchildren, James Graves III (Olivia), Zoe Herring (Miles), Amelia Adams (Logan), William Graves (Lane) and Cole Graves; and his great grandchildren, Jacqueline Herring and Roslyn Herring.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jimmy's name, to Hebron Lutheran Church Foundation, P.O. Box 1009, Madison, VA 22727, or 4H Program of Madison County, checks made to Virginia Tech Foundation, 902 Prices Fork Road, Attn: Gift Accounting, Blacksburg, VA 24061.