Charles “Chuck” Graves died peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s surrounded by his family.
Chuck was born December 25th, 1941, to Jack and Mary Graves in Miles, Texas. He attended schools in the Lakeview area. After completing his education, he joined the US Navy. In 1971 he moved his family to NC to work with Diamond Head running the golf cart shop until they switched the golf carts to electric. Then he took the head mechanic position for the Town of Pinehurst. Chuck kept the town running: repairing, firetrucks, police cars, equipment, anything mechanical.
His girls and his grandchildren were his life. Chuck loved to cook Texas brisket and his family loved to eat it. Chuck enjoyed restoring old cards, fishing, and spending time at Holden Beach.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and two brothers and his beloved daughter Sharla Graves.
He is survived by his loving, devoted wife Betty. His daughters: Cheryl (Mark) Voss, Shelley (Frank) Bauer, Sheila (Clint) Sercy and Stacie Graves. Sisters: Wanda (Howard) Chappell and Brenda (Tommy) Green. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
At Chuck’s request a private cremation service was provided by Boles Funeral Home. A celebration of life event will be held at a late date.
To honor his memory, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America alzfdn.org.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
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