Robert Daniel Gravatt

Robert Daniel Gravatt, 96, of Clarksburg, NJ, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Harriet Metrosky, in Monroe, NC. A lifelong resident of Millstone Township, NJ, he was born June 8, 1919, son of the late Robert and Lily Test Gravatt. Mr. Gravatt will be remembered as a man who lived a quiet peaceful life who loved his family. He loved his fancy chickens and peacocks, reading, cars and motorcycles; in later years, nature and being outside. Mr. Gravatt was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 73 years, Florence Davis Gravatt, who survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Harriet Metrosky; two sons, Daniel R. Gravatt and wife, Penny, and John C. Gravatt and wife, Ellen; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Gravatt; and sisters, Jennie Boyle and Evelyn Zarges. Funeral service will be held in Perrineville, NJ and will be announced by Higgins Memorial Home of Freehold, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 302 East Windsor Street, Monroe, NC 28112. Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Gravatt family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.