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Kevin J. Graves, 35, of Sterling passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.
He was born April 13, 1986 in Cleveland the son of Bridges Graves and Michelle Appleton Graves (Juan Moore). They survive.
Kevin graduated from Wooster High School. He was employed as a Setter at Luk-Schaeffler in Wooster. Kevin was a music enthusiast and part-time DJ. He enjoyed sports and travelling with his family. Kevin loved tennis shoes and his Xbox, but the most important thing in his life was family. He loved his three daughters, was a loving uncle, and loved his family more than anything. Kevin came to Christ at a young age, and was baptized at the True Missionary Church in Cleveland.
In addition to his parents and step-father, Kevin is survived by his fiancé Amber Nesmith; his daughters Amarrah, Brooklynn, and Kyrah Graves, all of the home; brothers Jonathan (Katrina) Graves of Painesville and Christopher Graves of Wooster and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents Pirkle and Lula Mae Robinson, and Russell and Mary Clark.
Friends will be received on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 5:00pm “ 8:00pm at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00am at the Second Baptist Church, 245 S. Grant Street, Wooster, with Pastor Rickey Brown, Sr. officiating.
Online condolences may be left for the family at  www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.

Memorial Contributions

Service
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 11:00am at the Second Baptist Church, 245 S. Grant Street, Wooster, with Pastor Rickey Brown, Sr. officiating.

Visitation
Friends will be received on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 5:00pm “ 8:00pm at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.

7 Comments

  1. I can’t believe I’m so seeing this. I worked with Kevin at the Rittman Headstart. He was such a sweet young man & we all knew how much he lived his girls!! So sorry Amber, can’t even imagine what you’re going through.

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  2. So sorry for your loss. I worked with Kevin and he was a great worker and an even more outstanding individual. His positive attitude and kindness was truly great. You will be in my prayers.

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  3. My heart goes out to all the Graves’ family, but to Michelle I send hugs and love. Loosing a child is so painful and I am wishing her my understand and hope some how each day will bring much support!

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  4. Condolences from my family and I. When I had a chance to talk to Kevin he was always happy and was nice enough to laugh at my all of my stupid comments.

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  5. We would like to send our prayers and condolences to The Graves’ family, Amber and his girls.
    No words can make your broken hearts feel better.
    May God comfort you and be your strength during this difficult time.
    Michelle, we totally understand the pain you are going through right now. I hope you can find a way to understand. Always remember, it’s ok to not be ok somedays.
    Cherish the memories you have had with Kevin. Celebrate him and keep his memory alive.
    Hugs and love from Our family to yours.

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  6. Essie B. Graves Columbus, Georgia
    At a time when words are hard to find but love and care are deeply felt. My thought and prayers are with Bridges, Michell, Amber, and daughters Amarrah, Brooklyn, Kyrah; brothers Jonathan and Christopher, and to all the loved ones he left behind. As Kevin’s great-aunt Bee, I must say that Kevin has left many pleasant memories. He was the oldest grandson of my late sister, Mary Joyce, and the bond they had between each other was awesome. I have been looking through my photo album and saw a happy baby boy who grew up to be a caring, hard-working, honest and loving man. How blessed we are to have had him in our mist. I regret I could not make it to his funeral but I share deeply in grieving of our beloved Kevin. Kevin died in a full tide of a career which gave great promise of a future for his family. His absence will truly be missed, but the lives he touched, hopefully, will lead others to look in the mirror and emulate many of the examples he set. I will always remember how he was family oriented, loved the Lord, well disciplined, obedient, respectful, and had compassion for the elderly. I feel a great loss in his passing. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

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