SALISBURY - Alan Wise Gravenor died Dec. 3, 2018, in his sleep. Born in Salisbury, his parents were the late Norman and Iva Mae Gravenor. He graduated from Parkside High School in 1982 and Salisbury University in 1986. He worked at Walmart as the Photo Lab Manager for several years, but became a fixture at the Wicomico Civic Center box office in a part-time capacity before coming on as the full-time box office manager in 2002.
He was a 4-H Club member, and began participating at the Wicomico Farm & Home Show at the age of 9. He remained involved in the fair his whole life, having served as president and as a member of the Board of Directors. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his sister, Patti Sue Cecil of Seaford, a nephew, Jason Alan Miller of Fruitland; and an aunt and uncle, Richard and Vera Staton of Fruitland.
A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. Interment was at Wicomico Memorial Park.