Gravley, Rodger Gail

Rodger Gail Gravley age 73 of Max Meadows, VA, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA, on November 8, 2026. He was the son of the late George and Margaret Gravley also of Max Meadows.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Paige Gravley; wife, Sandra Faye Cox Gravley; and sister, Shannon Gravley Dalton.

Rodger is survived by his son, Christopher Lee Gravley and fiancé, Stephen Pettus of Columbia, SC; sisters, Matilda Quesenberry (Mike), Patty Davis (Benny), all of Pulaski, VA, Donna Vanover (Kenny) of Sugar Grove, VA; brother-in-law, Robert Dalton of Max Meadows, VA; many nieces and nephews; as well as his loving pets, Dakota Ice, Nalla Renee, Whiskey and Scully.

Rodger spent 32 years of his life serving on the Wythe County Rescue Squad and 10 years as a volunteer fire fighter in Max Meadows. He dedicated his life to saving lives.

There will be a Graveside Service on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Neal Turner officiating.