Eugene Graves Obituary

To lauryce and family so sorry for your loss.RIH Mr Graves.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lauryce and Gil,
Our condolences... and oh how the memories are flowing... Another Kappa Man... Another Cobra... resting in peace with their mates in the presence of our Lord and savior.
There is a foursome table like the one at Brooks on Morris St. with Lima beans on the menu, for Jimmy, Inez, Gene and Gert (Win or Lose )
My Kappa Brother and basketball coaching mentor will forever be remembered.

Coach Marvin R. Fields and Family

Many will miss you and we thank you for your contribution to our success. Class of "59".

I love you Gene more than I can explain, I am so grateful to see that my great uncle has touched so many lives......love the girl that gave away your pulled pork sandwhich!

My condolences to the Graves Family. Mr. Graves was my 6th grade teacher in 1953
when I attended Colleton Training School ln Walterboro SC. I remember him being kind and compassionate. God bless you all

I will miss Genes smile & wave as I round the corner of Rivermont and ArrowWind. He and Gert were a fine couple and I know they rest in each other's arms again along with their Lord. Hugs to the children and grandchildren.

My condolences to the family members & friends of Mr. Graves. I went to Bonds Wilson HS from 1971-73 & fondly remember him as Coach Graves. He will be missed! He is now in a beautiful home with The Lord!

Loosing a lifelong family friend, the last of the Charleston Graves Cannon Street Clan, is one of the saddest moments of my life, other than that felt when his wife, Gert proceeded him in transition. Only faith in the belief that he truly joins the ancestrial energy of his Mother and Father, sisters Annette and Pauline and brothers Michael and Bobby provides some consolation. I will miss his smile and our visits and conversations greatly, but I will remember him and Gert with the greatest love and appreciation for the love and familyship given to me and my son Amon! Mimi Macbeth

It is with deep sorry that we express our
deepest sympathy to Gilbert and his family. Sincerely, Eugene Johnson & Eugenia D. Johnson- Atlanta, GA & Charleston, SC

RIP

My prayers are with the family. Robert, Kristin, Jonathan and I spent many great times as neighbors on Arrow Wind Terrace. Gene always had a smile, took time to say hi, had a great laugh and big smile! Your Mom & Dad where so good to us all. Sorry for your grief. My heart and prayers are with you! Love, Laura Jones(Gerber)

As I look back at my high school days there is not a day that I can remember not seeing Mr. Graves either walking the halls or sitting on the bench by the band room. He had a smile that would light up a room and a soft spoken voice. Thank you Mr. Graves for the memories and friendship. May you rest in peace and I pray for your family during this time of loss.

To Lauryce and the Graves Family,
We are so saddened to hear of Mr. Graves' passing. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and he will be greatly missed. Our family is praying for your strength during this most difficult time.

The Wright Family
Reginald Sr., Dorothy, Reginald Jr., Orlando (Skip), Rosalyn, and Caroline

My thoughts and Prayers are with your family. Mr.Graves was a great principal. RIP

As I completed a weekend visit with Joe Duncan, I was shocked to receive the news of the passing of my friend, fraternity brother, mentor, and former co-worker.
In 1968, I became a member of the coaching staff at BWHS headed by Jimmy Fields, Joe Duncan and Gene Graves as athletic director. We became known as the KAPPAS in the gym, since we were all members of this great fraternity.
I will always be grateful for the mentoring and guidance afforded me by one who touched the lives of so many.
May God's love make your grief bearable.

May the Beautiful Spirit of Mr. Graves dwell in God's arms. May God bless you all.

What a great man, a great educator. You have touched so many lives. You will be so missed. God Bless you and your family
BWNC Class of 88

Mr. Graves is remembered as the most handsome man I knew as I attended Bonds-Wilson. His smile, his laughter and caring personality exemplified for me qualities to look for in a mate. I cherish the memory of dancing the Fox Trot with him in PE class. May all of you who loved him and cared for him be immeasurably blessed and comforted in knowing that he shared His Love and Light!

My prays go out to the family. Mr. Graves was one of my favorite teachers.
Mildred Williams '59
Oakland, CA

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My Deepist Sympathy goes out to the Graves Family. KAPPA!

My condolence go out to the family. As a 1963 graduate of Bonds-Wilson High School our lives were greatly touched by his presence.

Mr. Graves and Bonds-Wilson are one. Thank you for being there for us!

I wish to extend my condolences and prayers to the family of Coach Graves. A gentleman that made a lasting impression on numerous youth. God Bless.

Mr Graves and Bonds-Wilson went hand in hand rip we will miss
You Mary Stewart 1965

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to the Graves family. Mr. Graves was one of the nicest human beings that I have ever known. He was an excellent teacher, coach, and principal. He praised you when you did well and because he was disappointed when you didn't, you were disappointed in yourself. That was the mark of a true mentor.

A great man he was. A positive role model to all who knew him. A great life lived. Rest in Peace Mr. Graves. You were loved by many.

With sincere sympathy

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Your family is in our prayers he was kind and caring he was a teacher and coach. submitted with great sadness
Bonds-Wilson Class of 1967

I will miss Mr. Graves. I knew him as a teacher at Bonds-Wilson High School. He was such a great teacher.

My Eugene Graves was my homeroom teacher and PE teacher back in 1956 at Bonds-Wilson HS. He was the first graduate of Hampton Institute I knew. He emphasized being n shape mentally and physically. He taught us how to square dance and appreciate its many moves. He was a great individual, coach, and motivator. He was at our class of 1959 50th reunion and we talked about my living now in the area where he went to college (Hampton Roads). We miss him already and will definitely miss him at our next class reunion. Thank you, Mr. Graves, for being such a positive role model. CWO3 Carol Louis Lawrence (USN Retired)

It is with deep sorrow that Sandy and I voice our grief. Mr. Graves (Gene) as we so affectionately called him was a friend, a mentor and a partner in tennis. We want the children to know that you had a magnificent father. He had goodness covered on all sides and I remember that he was a man who shared with others his earthly goods and his wisdom. He will be greatly, greatly missed, but his smile and kindness will stay with us forever. We met him in 1979 upon our move to Charleston, and we have been friends since that time. May he rest in peace and his family should marvel in his goodness.

So long my Kappa Brother - May your Soul rest in Eternal peace.

Colonel (Ret) Andrew Bland
Houston, Texas

Mr. Graves was a Bonds-Wilson Cobra legend; a wonderful PE teacher and a great coach. We will always remember him with respect and love.
James O'Berry - Class of 1962

Condolences to the Graves family. Mr Graves was a memorable, sincere and gracious teacher. My prayers are with you.

My prayers go out the Graves family. Mr. Graves was a great man, teacher and friend. He would always have words of encouragement when you talked to him. Thank you for the great memories you gave us all at BW.

Mr Graves you will not be forgotten. You were a blessing in many people's lives. Prayers to your family through this difficult time. Thank you for your contributions to all of us Cobras.

Mr. Graves will truly be missed by all those who lives he has touch. He was an awesome and dedicated man. The Graves family will continue to be in my prayer doing your time of lost. God Bless you.

To the Gaves family I send my heartfelt condolences to you Mr. Graves was a great Coach, Gym Instructor and Asst. Principal. He's gone on to be with the Lord. May God keep you strong during your time of bereavement.

Your family is in my prayers. Mr. Graves stands out in my fond memories of BWHS class 1979. I know he will be missed.He had a positive impact on so many students.

MR GRAVES, I WANNA THANKS YOU FOR INTRODUCING MY TO KAPPA ALPHA PSI BEFORE I KNEW WHAT IT MEANT. I GENTLEMAN THE CARRIED HIMSELF HIGHLY AND ALWAYS ACHEVIED. I WISH YOUR FAMILY WELL. I TOTALLY APPRECIATED EVERY THING YOU SHOWED ME. BWHS COBRAS CLASSOF 84. MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY GRAD CLASS OF 89 AND A MEMBER OF THE ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER OF MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY KAPPA ALAPH PSI 12AI87F. THANK YOU SIR AND FELLOW NUPE. BRENT CARTER.

Mr. Graves was a wonderful man. He convinced me I could drive a school bus so I took the test. I was also one of his office monitors. He was a gentle and kind but stern when he needed to be man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this hard time.
BWHS Class of 1980 - Sherri Whetsell

May God Bless you and your family during this hour. He will give you strength and peace.

To the Graves Family,
We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Graves. He was a wonderful person. He touched so many lives and he will be missed but forever remembered. We will continue to pray for your family as you go through this difficult time.

What an Honorable man! I was a colleague of Mr. Graves at Bonds Wilson and he was highly respected by all. He had a such a positive impact on the students. Rest in Peace!

A fond farewell to the man who treated me like a son. Since age 14 you have been my role model of choice. May God Bless and Keep you "COACH."

Gene Graves was a friend and a mentor. He will always be remembered by me and my family.

Lauryce,Eugene,

I am truly sorrow for the lost of your father.. Mr. Graves meant so much to so many people that past his way. I owe so much to him and the mentoring his been to me that help shaped my life. I will for ever be indebted to him for helping me shaped my life.

I send love for all that he touched along with me.

Love you and Gene,

O'Neal Seward

Mr. Graves has had an effect on a lot of students at Bonds-Wilson High School including myself. RIP, prayers goes out to the entire family and friends! God Bless!

Peace of Christ be with the family. Coach Graves was a great influence in my life. A lot of the decisions I made in my life has his roots. He will be missed by all who crossed his path.

On behalf of the Charleston South Carolina Alumni Chapter Of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The fraternal brothers would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to The Graves Family on the lost of our dear brother Eugene G. Graves Sr. May our dear Fraternity Brother of Kappa Alpha Psi rest in peace.

May the Peace of God rest on the family,friends and all those that were impacted by Mr.Graves' life. Mr.Graves was instrumental in assisting me in my Senior Year(1981) at Bonds-Wilson High School as a man and principal that really cared and got involved in the destructive path of young people, May his labor live on in our hearts !!!!!

To the family of Mr. Graves, you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. We will always remember your father for his integrity, the wisdom shared with all of us, and his commitment to seeing us become productive in our adult lives. Though he has departed this life his teaching and his example will continue to live on.

You will be missed by all who knew you. Rest In Peace.

To the Graves Family I pray your strength in the Lord in the loss of your love one. I weep with you because We as former basketball player for Bonds-Wilson has loss a good coach who kept us straight in the gym. Death leaves a headache no one can heal but love leaves a memory that no one can steal. To absent in the body is presence with the Lord. Weeping may endured for a night but joy will come in the morning. Put your trust in God he will direct your path. RIP Mr Graves take your rest we love you but God loves you best.

To the Graves Family
I pray your strength in the Lord in the loss of your love one. I weep with you because We as former basketball player for Bonds-Wilson has loss a good coach who kept us straight in the gym. Death leaves a headache no one can heal but love leaves a memory that no one can steal. To absent in the body is presence with the Lord. Weeping may endured for a night but joy will come in the morning. Put your trust in God he will direct your path. RIP Mr Graves take your rest we love you but God loves you best.

Sadden to learn of Mr.Graves passing but we known God will hold his family together.I met him when I got my job at Bonds Wilson High.My prays are with you.

To the Family,
I will always remember Mr.Graves as a very strict Asst.Principal in the years that I attended BONDS-WILSON HIGH SCHOOL. He was a very good role model and father figure for many of us. Family just know cherish all the memories you had of him , very awesome individual . All of our hearts will rejoice , because of "Heavens Gain"
*Class of 1980*

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Graves family at this time of extreme sadness. I played mixed doubles tennis with Mr. Graves back in the 1980s. When we took to the court with our opponents, we were a force to be reckon with. He was a gentle giant always with a smile and a big heart. He will be greatly missed.

Rest In Peace

Mr. Graves was a kind, positive gentleman, who was admired and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. As you, his loved ones, begin to grieve your loss, I trust you will find solace in the fact that his time among us was well spent; he nentored and assisted in shaping the moral character of hundreds, if not thousands of young men and women. My family and I will keep you in our prayers. Mr. Graves, may you Rest In Peace.

Just learned that Mr. Graves has died. Sadness took over because I know him well. He was a friend of my whole family and we all played tennis together.I will write more when I compose myself, but for right now I want the family to know that a great person is resting in peace.