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Kevin Allen Gravley, 51, resident of Conway, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at The Medical University of South Carolina, after a sudden illness. He was born on August 14, 1967 in Beckley, West Virginia, to William Walter Gravely and Violet Mitchem. He eventually moved to Fairview, West Virginia, with his mother during his high school years, where he attended North Marion High School, was a proud member of the basketball team, and graduated in 1986. He enjoyed working in various positions in the pest control industry for over twenty years. Kevin had an extensive collection of sports cards and various sports memorabilia. He enjoyed playing league softball and the many friends who shared his interests. His favorite team was the WVU Mountaineers. He loved his cats, Anna and Elsa, and his previous cats Gilligan and Britches. He loved the outdoors and spent hours around the house gardening. And most recently, he loved to play online games that also lead to many friendships. He always loved to make people smile and laugh, he loved his friends and family, and he always focused on making others feel loved. Kevin is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Lori Thorpe Gravley and their son, Keegan at home; and Carli Gravley, a daughter from his first marriage to Carla Baker of Fairmont, WV. He is also survived in WV by his father, William (Mariea) Gravely of Beckley, brothers Gary (Bobbi) Gravley of Oak Hill, Melvin (Debbie) Gravley of Beckley, and sister Cheryl Meredith and partner Gary Rafaloski of Fairmont, and many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Teresa Johnson of Conway, father-in-law Fredrick (Marcia) Thorpe of Wake Forest, NC, brother-in-law Nicholas (Megan) Thorpe of Wake Forest, NC, and many many friends. Kevin is predeceased by his mother Violet Minor, and father-in-law Richard Johnson. Per Kevin's request, there will be no service, and his ashes will be interred later. In keeping with his love of animals, and in lieu of flowers, contributions in Kevin's name would be appreciated to Whiskers Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, P. O. Box 70066, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. His family would like to thank Dr. Edward McCarthy for his years of care; Kevin spoke highly of him. Kevin's Facebook Page will remain open and all are welcome to post memories and final words to him there.

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Kevin Allen Gravley

August 14, 1967 - June 16, 2019