Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Richard C. "Goober" Graves, 74, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016, in Firelands Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness.
He was born on January 25, 1942 in Sandusky, to the late Fulton and Clara (Bryant) Graves.
Richard graduated from Sandusky High School and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, proudly serving his country from 1961 to 1966.
Richard was employed by Ford Motor Company in Lorain, Sandusky Cabinets, CAC of Erie, Huron and Richland Counties, Head Start Programs, and Serving Our Seniors.
He enjoyed dancing, loved old school R & B music of the 60's and 70's., an avid sports fan, especially baseball, and a western movie enthusiast. Richard loved spending time socializing and reminiscing with his family.
He is survived by his longtime friend and companion, Marilyn Horn, children, Shawn (Michelle) Gray, Sandusky, Carl Dobbins, Las Vegas, NV, Carl Jackson, Norwalk, OH, and Markay Jones, Columbus, OH; sisters, Margery Graves Anderson, Lois Graves Belle, and Janet Graves McDaniels; brother, Larry Graves; fifteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many cherished nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Graves, and Joyce Graves Hill; brothers, Fulton Graves, Donald Graves, and David Graves.
Friends may call on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 10 A.M. until time of funeral services at 11 A.M. in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Pastor Lynn Graves will officiate.
Condolences and gifts of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.toftfh.com.
