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Theodore Ferguson
I grew-up with Frankie. We attended high school and Morgan together. I have many fond memories of the time we spent together at Morgan. He was a quite a character who impressed all who came into his circle. My deepest sympathy and respect. Rest in Peace.
Celia Grover Family
Thank you for your teaching.
Tami Smith
Sending prayers and our heartfelt condolences. Frank, as we called him, always had a funny wit about him. But more than that he was a cousin we remember as intelligent, accomplished and a bright light in our family. We will miss you cousin and now you've been called to your final rest. Rest well in the arms of our Savior Jesus.
Tara Thomason
Reverend Dr. Franklin Roosevelt Graves, Sr.
2025-10-16
Reverend Dr. Franklin Roosevelt Graves, Sr., 78 years old of Baltimore, MD passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home in Yulee, FL.
Born on February 15, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Roosevelt Graves and Emma (Jackson) Graves. He grew up in Turner’s Station of Baltimore Maryland and graduated from Sollers Point Junior/Senior High School in 1965. He married Cynthia Lynn Carrington in 1969. He graduated from Morgan State with a Associate Degree, from University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s Degree, from Nova University with Masters Degree and from Century University with a Doctorate Degree in Criminal Justice and Public Administration.
He had worked in law enforcement first for the Baltimore Police Department and then for U.S. Treasury Department in various federal departments and agencies.
The couple were married for 55 years and had two children where they raised them to lead successful lives and pursue their goals.
He is remembered for being a loving father that was generous, witty and dedicated to his family, work and passions. He was well accomplished in sports such as basketball, tennis and golf. He was an accomplished musician and artist. He was also a Hall of Fame Master of martial arts.
He finished his life journey answering the call to be a Baptist Pastor in St.Simons Island, GA. leading domestic and international ministries.
He is predeceased by his parents and three sisters (Rosabell Lewis, Betty Jordan and Rev. Barbara McFarland). He leaves behind his wife and two children: Franklin Graves Jr.(Anderlyn) and Tina Edwards (Lonnie), 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He also leaves two siblings: Rev. Johnnie Graves (Dorothy) and Ida Owens (John).
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Oxley Heard Funeral Home in Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
Home-going services will be on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 2700 Demere Rd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
He will be laid to rest at Green Pines Cemetery in Yulee, FL.
Donations may be made to National Cancer Society.
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