Daniel R. Graves
May 8, 1967 – June 23, 2020
Daniel “Danny” Richard Graves, 53, of Oklahoma City, passed away June 23, 2020. Danny was born in Oklahoma City to Mary Ann Huneke. At the age of 2, Danny was adopted by Paul S. Graves of Oklahoma City. Danny graduated from Western Heights High School in 1985 where he participated in choir and show choir. After high school, Danny attended one year of community college and decided that route was not for him. For many years he worked as a finance manager for various car dealerships around the Oklahoma City area. In July of 2001, the best gift Danny could have received came in the birth of his son Sean. In 2007 Danny began his 13-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Danny fought a hard fight and is cared for and loved by many friends who supported him during this time.
Danny is survived by his son Sean Graves, of Oklahoma City, older brother Brian Graves of Castle Rock, CO and children Breanna and Connor; younger brother Paul (Denice) Graves of Clearwater, KS, and children McKenzie, Molly (Thing 1), and Hayden (Thing 2); and Step-Father Stephen Huneke of Oklahoma City and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Huneke and Paul S. Graves.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 10:00 am at Northside Christian Church, 2526 NW 122nd St, Oklahoma City. The family will welcome friends but ask to please practice social distancing. Masks are suggested, but not required. A private burial will take place at an undisclosed time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Danny was a kind gentle “gum giver” to all his nieces and nephews. He loved his son beyond measure and will be missed by family and friends grateful to have known him
Danny you were truly one of a kind. Your going to be missed dearly. Sean I’m truly so sorry for the loss of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Pray God gives you strength and courage for these hard days to come ahead of you. Have been eating alot of snowcones for ya my buddy Danny. Until we meet again, RIP AND FLY HIGH WITH NO MORE PAIN ❤❤??❤❤?? Also,thoughts n prayers sent to rest of family and all his friends.
I knew Danny for many years and he would make sure to make you smile and laugh . he loved and welcomed anyone and everyone . he will be missed and forever in our hearts.
RIP Danny .
Danny was one of my dearest and best friend for many years. We had our ups and downs and even stopped talking for a couple years. I have always kept him and Sean in my prayers. Trying to wrap my head around him being gone is not easy. Always had a special love for Danny…I kept your reserved sign, now it’s your turn to save a place for me. Fly high my dear friend, I miss you more than words
Danny you were such a great guy! You will be missed. Sean, your dad loved you so much. Danny you are free from pain. Fly high my friend.
Danny you became one of my greatest friends! We did so many fun things together. You are about as good as they come! I will miss you every single day until we meet again. Sean, your dad had so much love and joy for you. We would sit and talk for hours about you! Rest well my friend. I’ll see you someday soon and we can ride the golden streets! Love you Danny!