James Graves

James (J.B) Graves, Sr., 80, of Moore Farm Lane, Suffolk, Virginia transitioned Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late James A. Graves and Sallie B. Harris Graves. He was a graduate of East Suffolk High School. In 2000 he retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 36 dedicated years as a pipefitter. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Lorraine Brown Graves of Suffolk; two daughters, Cynthia Graves and Javonda Wright (Clint Sr.) both of Suffolk; three sons, Quentin Graves (Felicia) of Cincinnati, First Sgt. James Graves, Jr. of El Paso Texas, and Terence Titus Graves (Jackie) of Richmond, Virginia; four sisters, Mary Chapman, Carrollton, VA, Beulah M. McCain of Richmond, Paulette Cypress (Frissell) of Elbron, and Tessie Batten (Lannie) of Carrollton; two brothers, Morris Graves (Sherry) and Bishop Oried Graves (Edna) both of Suffolk; 10 grandchildren, Torsha Graves, Shelton Graves, Derek Wright, Shanice Graves, Terence M. Graves, Nicholas Graves, Skylar Graves, Clint Wright, Jr., Akir Smith, and Destinee Wright; great granddaughter, Amiyah Beale, Alexa Graves, and Bo-Rayel. A viewing will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held noon, Monday, February 18, 2019 at Little Mt. Zion Church 3288 Pruden Blvd. He will be laid to rest in Christian Home Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Graves, please visit our flower store.