Joe Gravens Jr.

Joe Gravens Jr., SFC Retired, age 75 of Cambridge, died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at his home. He was born in Noble County to the late Joseph Gravens Sr. and Hellen Marie Schrock Gravens. Joe was retired from the Army after 22years of service. Deputy Sheriff and Bailiff for 12 yrs. United Amb EMT Buckeye Security. Mr. Gravens was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Cambridge. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Guernsey Lodge #66, Pleasant City Lodge, Freeport Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, Rebecca Lodge, Blue Knights, Royal Arch Masons, Cambridge Commandery No. 47, York Rite, Guernsey Chapter #211, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Knights Templar, 15th Constabulary Squadron of Weiden, Germany, Vietnam Veterans of America, INC., Guernsey County Senior Citizens, the Odd Fellows, DAV, Life member of V.F.W. Post 2901, AM Vets Canton, American Legion. He enjoyed flying at the local airport, fishing and turtle hunting. He leaves; his wife, Minnie B. Wisenbarger Gravens of the home, they were married on Jan. 21, 1961; 4 daughters, Mary Ann Kenny Chester fo Cambridge, Ohio; Helen E. Valdez of Wyoming; Josephine Marie Brian Beal of Cambridge, Ohio; and Julia May Gravens of Cambridge, Ohio; 3 sons, Tommy Joe Gravens of Cambridge, Ohio; Peter E. Gravens of Guernsey County, Ohio; and Shawn J. Gravens of Cambridge, Ohio; 1 sister, Helen Ritch of Georgia; 2 brothers, Peter R. Lorraine Gravens of Cambridge, Ohio; John W. Gravens of Cambridge, Ohio; 19 grandchildren, Crystal, Cathy, Roxxann, Alexandira, Matthew, April Dawn, Petie, Michelle, Mea May, Tracy Marie, April Marie, Peter Joseph, Lindsay, Marlene, Ashleigh, Cheyenne, Lenzie, Connie and Joshua; 1 great grandchild, Nevaeh. Visitation will be on Friday, March 2, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9pm with Masonic services at 7:00pm and visitation 10 to 11am on Saturday, March 3, 2007. The service will be at 11:00am Saturday here at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. Rev. Joe Bradley will officiate the service with burial following in Northwood Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Guernsey County Veterans Council. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio.

Joe Gravens Jr.

October 21, 1931 - February 28, 2007