Joe Donald Graves

Joe Donald Graves, 93, of Opp, Alabama, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheboro, with Charles Reeder officiating.

Born on January 27, 1932, in Moore County, NC, Joe was the son of the late Charlie Moody Graves and Lucy Sauers Graves. Joe was the owner of Graves Trucking Company. His passion was flying and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family that he loved dearly.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his grandson, Jake Graves; sisters, Billie Ellison, Lucy Charles Brewer; brothers, Steve Graves and Merrill Graves.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia "Pat" Lewis Graves of the home; daughter, Becky Owens (Jimmy) of Trinity; son, Jimmy Graves (Sherry) of Asheboro; sisters, Annie Kelly (Danny) of High Point, Rita Rhew of Florida, Jerrie Hancock of Florida; brothers, Johnny Graves (Nancy) of Asheboro, Tommy Graves (Cheryl) of High Point.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, c/o Barry Cole, 3245 Copples Road Ext., Asheboro, NC 27205.