Donald Spencer Graves was born January 26, 1973 to Edward and Betty Bowen Graves in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

He attended the WS/FC public schools where he was a graduate of Parkland High School. Mr. Graves continued his education as he received training in brick masonry and healthcare, eventually securing employment as a CNA with Care One Home Health Care.

He departed this life Thursday evening, March 12, 2020 in Salisbury, NC.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his twin sister, Sharon Graves, Salisbury, NC; his son and daughter, Dontay Long and Summer Graves, both of Winston Salem, NC; nieces, Tisha Graves, Vanity Wells, and Sahreka Thomas; a nephew, Jihad Williams; his best friend, Ronald Jackson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends 11:30am Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church with funeral services following at 12 Noon.