Jimmy Franklin Graves, age 61, of 5174 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Huldah Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. Graves was a native of Randolph County, an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and was a member of Huldah Baptist Church. He was formerly employed with General Electric and Mid State Plastics.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Metters Graves of the home; son, Jeffery Lee Graves of Asheboro; grandson, Zachary Keith Graves of Asheboro; 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC.
Memorials may be made to Huldah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 7187 Old NC 13, Asheboro, NC 27205.