Charles Adrian Graves

1931 - 2017

Charles Adrian Graves obituary, 1931-2017

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Shannon Rufe Snow Drive Funeral Chapel

6001 Rufe Snow Drive

Fort Worth, Texas

Charles Graves Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2017.

Charles "Chuck" Graves, age 85 of North Richland Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Upon leaving North Hills Hospital, he was welcomed by Universal Health Resources, a hospice facility.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Shannon Funeral Chapel (6001 Rufe Snow Dr., Ft. Worth). Military graveside honors will follow at 1 p.m. at the DFW National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas).

Chuck Graves was born March 21, 1931, in Wichita Falls, TX; he was the son of Charles and Connie Graves. He attended Fort Worth schools until age 15 when he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps and served for 21 years. Chuck was a WWII veteran, served in the conflict in China, Korean War, and participated in three tours to Vietnam. He retired from the Marine Corps as a master sergeant in 1968 and served aboard the USS Hornet for the 1969 recovery mission of Apollo 12. After retirement, Chuck worked for Radio Engineering Military Products in Montreal, Canada. As a field service manager, he traveled various parts of the world in support of electronics and employees. Chuck worked for the City of Fort Worth in the IT Department in charge of radio communications from
October 19, 1981, to March 31, 1998.

Chuck married Donna Wilson on December 6, 1992, in North Richland Hills. Survivors include his wife, Donna; his children: Stephen Graves, Connie Peña, Eric Wilson, John Wilson, Mary Lee, Jack Butler, and Craig Smith; one nephew, Curtis Haley and one niece, Jill Levy. Grandchildren include Blake, Meredith, Paige, Jared, Luke, Caleb, Diego, and Addison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Connie Graves, and one sister, Frances Haley.

The family would like to express their appreciation to North Hills Hospital as well as Universal Hospice. A special thanks is extended to Tony, Maria, Jamie, Jo, Carolin, Gloria, Raquel, Sharon, Patricia, Gerlinda, Linetta, Michelle, Angel, and Chaplain Annette for their competent and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Universal Health Resources, P.O. Box 8795, Fort Worth, TX 76124, or online at www.universalhealthresources.org. Chuck's last days were filled with love, grace, dignity, and respect, as he was surrounded by devoted family and friends.

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June 23, 2017

Paul Graves

I would like to offer condolences to my half brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews whom I have never had the pleasure of knowing.
Rest In Peace to my father who I unfortunately did not know well.

Paul A. Graves your oldest son, Charlotte, N.C.

February 26, 2017

Patricia Graves

Condolences

February 21, 2017

Joan Hallmark

Donna, you and Chuck were such good neighbors. I loved looking through the pictures...it tells the story of your life together and how you lived it to the fullest and shared it with your friends and families...and what a beautiful family. Both of you always wore a smile and were always caring for others. The world has lost a man of character; they don't make them like that anymore. I am blessed knowing you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.

February 15, 2017

Donna, so sad to hear about Chuck. sending hugs and prayers for you. Love you, Kay Wallace Tiemann

February 14, 2017

Leisa Martin

Donna, my heart hurts for you. Chuck was a delight, always with a story to tell, a wonderful neighbor and friend. He will be missed. Please know if you need anything at all, I'm here.

Under HIS wings you will find refuge. Psalm 94:4

Love you both
Leisa

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Feb

22

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Shannon Rufe Snow Drive Funeral Chapel

6001 Rufe Snow Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76148

Feb

22

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

DFW National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX

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6001 Rufe Snow Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76148

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