1965
John
2012
John Harvey Graves,
December 16, 1965 — February 24, 2012
John Harvey Graves, Junior, 46, died Feb. 24, 2012
Born December 16, 1965, he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Blue Coats and Portage Country Club. John was a graduate of Firestone High School and Northwood University, with a BA in Business Administration. John worked in the lumber business for 24 years and was Vice President of Empire Wholesale Lumber Co.
John's passions were his family, friends, and his dog, Chase. He also loved to fish and was known as the go-to guy for the best tickets, the latest tech information, and the most creative ideas for gifts and surprises to delight his loved ones. Also noteworthy was his love of a good meal. He will also be remembered for his compassion and strong desire to quietly help friends in need.
Preceded in death by his father, Harvey; he is survived by mother, Patty; sisters, Dianne and Mary; nephew Travis; uncle, James (Marian) Hartenstein; aunt, Delores (William) Oswald; and cousins, Keith, Margot, Pam, Bob, Patty, Nancy and Jim and their families. He will be missed by many friends with whom he made priceless memories.
Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Mark J. Pruitt officiating. Friends may call 4 -7 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 North Miller Road. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the John Graves Fund for Assistance for Friends in Need, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Born December 16, 1965, he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Blue Coats and Portage Country Club. John was a graduate of Firestone High School and Northwood University, with a BA in Business Administration. John worked in the lumber business for 24 years and was Vice President of Empire Wholesale Lumber Co.
John's passions were his family, friends, and his dog, Chase. He also loved to fish and was known as the go-to guy for the best tickets, the latest tech information, and the most creative ideas for gifts and surprises to delight his loved ones. Also noteworthy was his love of a good meal. He will also be remembered for his compassion and strong desire to quietly help friends in need.
Preceded in death by his father, Harvey; he is survived by mother, Patty; sisters, Dianne and Mary; nephew Travis; uncle, James (Marian) Hartenstein; aunt, Delores (William) Oswald; and cousins, Keith, Margot, Pam, Bob, Patty, Nancy and Jim and their families. He will be missed by many friends with whom he made priceless memories.
Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Mark J. Pruitt officiating. Friends may call 4 -7 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 North Miller Road. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the John Graves Fund for Assistance for Friends in Need, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1361 W. Market St., Akron, OH 44313. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Cemetery Details
Rose Hill Burial Park
3653 W. Market St.
Fairlawn, OH, 44333
Fairlawn, OH, 44333
Visitation
MAR 2. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
Akron, OH, 44333
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Service
MAR 3. 10:30 AM
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1361 W. Market Street
Akron, OH, 44313
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