Richard I. Gravley (aka Dick, the whole Dick package, Mister and who knows what else), passed away on May 7 ^th , 2019, in Yuma, AZ.

He resided in Yuma, AZ after spending many years in Southern California.

Born June 25 ^th , 1937, in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Martha A. (Gravley) Evener.

After graduation from Linden McKinley High School in Columbus, OH, Richard served as a Military Police officer in the Army.  The highlight of his military career included standing guard at President Dwight D. Eisenhower's room while the President was receiving treatment at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC.

After a successful sales and marketing career in the electronics field, Richard retired from Gravley & Associates in 2003.  He was a devoted man who cherished time spent with family and friends and was a lifelong Ohio State Buckeye fan.

Richard was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Norma J. Gravley.  He is survived by his four children – Shaunna (Jason), Brett, Joelyn (Greg), Rick (Alyssa), his sister Nancy and brother Gene, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Richard was also married to Carla Renee Gravley for 24 years.

He will be missed by all!  An intimate Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm on June 29, 2019, at the Yuma Golf & Country Club.