Marvin Kyle Gravely
Marvin Kyle Gravely, 65, of Roanoke passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 after a mighty battle with lung and bone cancer, heart disease, and multiple strokes.
He was born in Roanoke on November 30, 1954 to Robert E. and Hazel Thompson Gravely. He graduated from Northside High School in 1974 and retired in 2018 from General Electric after 34 years of service. He was a long-time member of Hollins Road Baptist Church The family wishes to thank the congregation and especially Pastor Mark Washington for the prayers, visits, calls and tweets.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gracie Thompson Wallace and an uncle, James "Pete" Thompson.
Surviving are his loving mother, Hazel Gravely;, devoted sister, Donna Gravely; sons, Corey Gravely, Cody (Rae Marie) Gravely; grandsons, Collin and Isaac Gravely; all of whom he adored. He also leaves behind, many family members and friends including cousin, James "Jimmy" Thompson and a special friend, David Wiley.
Kyle was an avid sports fan. He loved Virginia Tech, college football and basketball, the NFL, golf, bowling and NASCAR. In addition to sports he love to travel. Some of his favorite destinations were the Smokey Mountains, and Virginia and Myrtle Beaches. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends. He was an awesome cook and loved sharing his food and receipes with everyone. He will always be remembered as a gentle and gracious soul who loved his family and friends deeply. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Kyle supported his sister in her fight with multiple sclerosis and was an "adopted" member of the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia (MSAV). He greatly enjoyed attending the group meetings and special events.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hollins Road Baptist Church or to the Multiple Sclerosis Alliance of Virginia.
A family funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Simpson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Washington officiating. The service will be live streamed for friends. You may watch the live stream by going to www.simpsonfuneral.com and clicking on the you tube button toward the middle of the page. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery Vinton, VA. There will be a gathering of friends (no more than ten at a time) from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Simpson Funeral Home. 366-0707
