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HESTER, WHITTED & DAYE FUNERAL SERVICE
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Mr. Curtis Wayne Graves, age 70, departed his Earthly life and entered eternal rest on Monday, August 24, 2026 at his residence in Roxboro, North Carolina. He was a native of Person County, born on March 13, 1956 to the union of the late Charlie M. Graves and the late Vernell Hamlett Graves.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Charles Graves, James “Jimmy” Graves, Larry Graves and Reginald “Red” Graves; and sister Debra Graves Harrison.
Mr. Curtis Wayne Graves leaves to cherish his memory his brothers: Jerry Graves and Kennard Graves, both of Roxboro, North Carolina; sisters: Nannie Bradsher (husband William) of Hurdle Mills, North Carolina; Joyce Graves Johnson (husband Marshall) of Roxboro, North Carolina; Erie Jean Farrish of Roxboro, North Carolina; and Gail Sowell of Florida; uncle Arthur Graves of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; aunts: Dorothy Talley and Yvonne Graves, both of Laurel, Maryland; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, additional relatives and friends.
Public Viewing
Saturday, August 29, 2026
1:00 PM until 6:00 PM
(The Family will be present from 5:00 PM
until 6:00 PM.)
Hester, Whitted and Daye Funeral Service
603 South Main Street
Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
Phone: (336) 599-0104
Funeral Service
Sunday, August 30, 2026
2:00 PM
(A Visitation will be held from 1:30 PM
until 1:59 PM.)
Hyco Zion Baptist Church
996 Concord Church Road
Roxboro, North Carolina 27574
Phone: (336) 599-8097
Reverend Stanley C. Kearney,
Senior Pastor and Eulogist
Reverend Brud Perry,
Officiant
(Senior Pastor - Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Danville, Virginia)
Burial
Hyco Zion Baptist Church
Cemetery
Roxboro, North Carolina
During this Bereavement Period,
the Family will receive friends
at 1561 Burlington Road
in Roxboro, North Carolina.