Mr. Jerry Thomas Graves
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Mr. Jerry Thomas Graves, age 73, departed his Earthly life and entered eternal rest on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1953 to the union of the late Charlie M. Graves and the late Vernell Hamlett Graves.
Jerry was a graduate of Person Senior High School, “Class of 1971”. He was a member of Hyco Zion Baptist Church in Roxboro, North Carolina.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Curtis Wayne Graves, Charles Graves, James “Jimmy” Graves, Larry Graves and Reginald “Red” Graves; and one sister Debra Graves Harrison.
Mr. Jerry Thomas Graves leaves to cherish his memory one brother: Kennard Graves of Roxboro, North Carolina; four sisters: Nannie Bradsher (husband William) of Hurdle Mills, North Carolina; Joyce Johnson (husband Marshall, very devoted brother-in-law) of Roxboro, North Carolina; Erie Jean Farrish of Roxboro, North Carolina; and Gail Sowell of Florida; one uncle - Arthur Graves of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; two aunts: Dorothy Talley and Yvonne Graves, both of Laurel, Maryland; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, additional relatives and friends.
Public Viewing
Friday, October 2, 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
Saturday, October 3, 2026
12:00 Noon
(A Visitation will be held from 11:30 AM
until 11:59 AM.)
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.
