Bobby Joe Graves: Obituary

Bobby Joe Graves

March 2, 1941 – January 20, 2019

Mr. Bobby Joe Graves, age 77, of Marble, passed away January 20, 2019, at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Mr. Graves was born March 2, 1941 in Cherokee County to the late Robert T. Graves and the late Elva Killian Graves. He was manager of Contel Telephone Company for 23 years and owner of G&G Telephone Contractors until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Graves, brother, Don Graves, sisters; Charlsie Kephart, Minnice Dockery, and Lenna Spivey.

Survivors include sons; Keith (Lisa) Graves, Jeff (JoAnne) Graves, and Brandon Graves, brothers; Kermit Graves, Jack Graves, and Godfrey Graves, grandchildren; Krystle Miller, Tyler Anderson, Jonah Graves, Jared Graves, Danielle Graves, and Michelle Graves.

There will be a visitation of family and friends Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com