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Garrett Graves Obituary

Graves, Garrett age 91, born July 12, 1910, died November 17, 2001. Garrett was a dedicated member of South Park Baptist Church for over 55 years; first President of Usher Board and President of the Victory Club. Employed by Yellow Cab before retiring and maintained his own Auto Body and Mechanic Shop on the south side of Chicago. He was a generous man to all who knew him. His family remembers him as "Uncle Buddy". Funeral service November 24th, 2001, 10 a.m., at South Park Baptist Church, 3722 S. King Drive. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2001.

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