Robert "Bob" D. Graves

Otto, NC - Robert "Bob" D. Graves, age 74, of Otto, NC passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 in an Asheville Hospital. He was born in Dean County, WI, the son of the late Emerson Frank and Emily Jean Carterson Graves. He was an aircraft mechanic for the US Air Force with 20 years of service. After retirement he worked for Hampton Electronics in Hampton, VA. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Frida Henson Norton Graves; two sons, Robert Michael Graves of Hampton, VA and Frank Emerson Graves and his wife, Donna of Hampton, VA. Two grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a son Ronald Dean Graves.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 16 at 2:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Binger officiating. Burial will be at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery. Dennis Henson, Randy Henson, Jamie Henson, Steve Henson, Jimmy Norton and Pat McCall will serve as pallbearers. The VFW Post # 7339 and the American Legion Post #108 will perform complete military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 16 from 1:00-2:00 PM, one hour prior to service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 113, Otto, NC 28763.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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