Roger Dale Gravely

Roger Dale Gravely Pickens, South Carolina On Sunday, August 31, 2025, God called Roger Dale Gravely, beloved husband, father and grandfather, to Heaven. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Roger was born February 27th, 1951, at the old Cannon Hospital in Pickens, SC. He was the first-born son of Donald (Don) and Anna (Ann) Maree Stone Gravely. He leaves behind the "Love of his Life" of 45 years, Martha Ann Cannon Gravely, married on December 21st, 1979. Roger also leaves behind his first-born Adam Wesley Gravely (Kristina) of Prosper, TX and his precious "Little Girl" Leah Ann Gravely Willis (Collin) of Liberty, SC whom he deeply loved. Roger treasured his children and deeply loved and adored his grandchildren: Elise McKenzie Gravely, Jeffery Carter and Ava Anngelena Willis. Roger also leaves behind his three brothers, Barry Gravely (Debra) of Pickens, SC, Steve Gravely of Easley, SC, and Alan Gravely (Cheryl) of Easley, SC, and his sister, Teresa Gravely of Simpsonville, SC. He is also survived by his uncle, William Gravely (Mary) of Littleton, CO. Roger was always up to a little mischief with a grin and enjoyed playing with his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and hunter in his younger years until his health prevented him from doing so. A man of great integrity, Roger leaves behind a legacy of deep faith and love for his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He loved to sing specials in his church and faithfully served in the choir until his health failed him. Roger loved to witness to people about Jesus and to pass out Gospel tracts. For 28 years he was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Pickens. Prior to membership there, Roger belonged to Whitewater Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for nearly nine years. The family will be home at 202 Artie Drive in Pickens. Flowers are welcome or donations made to Concord Baptist Church for the "Barnabus Box" to help families in need. Receiving of friends will be on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the sanctuary of Concord Baptist Church with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Guy Roberts officiating. Burial will be at historic McKinney Chapel in Eastatoe, founded by his great-great-great grandfather John McKinney on land inherited from his father Joseph, an early settler who served in the American Revolutionary War. The current 1892 building replaced a log church (also used as a school) from 1820 according to oral history. Roger felt deeply honored to possess the McKinney Family Bible and Family Clock and to have cherished his great-great-grandmother, Hannah Elizabeth "Betty" McKinney Gravely (1874-1969) and her son and his grandfather, W. Marvin Gravely of Pickens. Pallbearers will be Adam Gravely, Collin Willis, Gerald Griffin, Steve Gravely, Luke Land, and Chase Land. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ava Anngelena Willis, Jeffery “Carter” Willis, and Elise McKenzie Gravely. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Gravely family.

Roger Dale Gravely

February 27, 1951 - August 31, 2025