Roger Edward Graves, Jr.

Roger Edward Graves Jr, also known as “Snookie T,” passed away on March 3, 2023, at the age of 57 at St. Anns Hospital in Westerville. He was born on April 13, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio.

Roger was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and was employed at ACP as a finisher. As a young man, he was a boxer, and he had a passion for westerns, karatee movies, riding motorcycles, pool, and chess. He was an avid Michigan Wolverine fan.

Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline Graves, as well as his brothers John Antonio Davis, Sr., Robert Andrew Davis, Sr., and Anthony (Boobie) Regional Graves; two nieces, Shennell Mallory, and Christina Mallory; great niece, Kamiya Preyor.

Roger is survived by his children Isaiah Graves, Carolyn Graves, and Dominique Graves, as well as his fiancé Annette Darity, bonus granddaughter Ray’Shanea Daniels, sisters Laurie Ann Davis, and Jennell “Doobie’ Graves Wright, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Marlan Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace North 2500 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211, at 9 am, followed by a funeral at 10 am.

Interment will be at Union Cemetery.

Roger will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched during his time on earth.