▰ Ghent Graves Died August 14, … More Information | Ghent Graves, born January 3, 1928 died August 14, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Ghent was 89. |
▰ Gertie (Barton) Graves Died July 15, … More Information |
Gertie (Barton) Graves, 90, of Bullard, Texas departed this life July 15, 2010. Obituary published: July 16, 2010 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Geraldine B (Bostic) Graves Died October 21, … More Information |
Geraldine B (Bostic) Graves, of Texas, born in Shreveport, Louisiana, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 21, 2009. Geraldine was 86. Obituary published: October 22, 2009 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Gerald "Jerry" Graves Died June 11, … More Information |
Gerald "Jerry" Graves, a resident of Amarillo, Texas for decades, died June 11, 1997 in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 59. Obituary published: June 12, 1997 in "Amarillo G-T" |
▰ George Orton Graves Died November 27, … More Information |
George Orton Graves, age 64 of Texas, born in New Mexico, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home November 27, 2012. Obituary published: November 28, 2012 in "Odessa A" |
▰ George Orton Graves Died November 09, … More Information |
George Orton Graves, of Texas, born in Alamogordo, New Mexico, entered eternal life November 9, 2012. George was 64. Obituary published: November 10, 2012 in "Odessa A" |
▰ George Douglas Graves Died November 26, … More Information | George Douglas Graves, born March 13, 1923 joined the Lord November 26, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas. George was 93. |
▰ George Graves Died April 07, … More Information |
George Graves, 103, of Seabrook, Texas departed this life April 7, 1999. Obituary published: April 08, 1999 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ George Douglas Graves Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ George Graves Jr Died March 05, … More Information | George Graves Jr , born August 7, 1930 passed from this life on March 5, 2014 in Seagoville, Texas. George was 83. |
▰ George Douglas Graves Jr Died November 26, … More Information |
George Douglas Graves Jr , born March 13, 1923 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home November 26, 2016 in Abilene, Texas. George was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Lisa Decker-eversdyk, Carmen ( Van Cleave ) Mathis |
▰ Geneva Gladys Graves Died April 30, … More Information |
Geneva Gladys Graves, age 90 of Texas, born in Aurora, Missouri, passed away peacefully April 30, 1998. Obituary published: May 01, 1998 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Geneva Gladys Graves Died April 30, … More Information |
Geneva Gladys Graves, age 90 of Texas, born in Aurora, Missouri, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 30, 1998. Obituary published: May 01, 1998 in "San Angelo S-T" |
▰ Gene Arthur Graves Died July 03, … More Information |
Gene Arthur Graves, born December 5, 1940 entered into eternal rest July 3, 2012 in Pflugerville, Texas. Gene was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Edward Mullen, Lila Humphrey, Shemeka Keith, Rodney Brown, Cynthia Guilbeau, Shirley Mccracken, Cheryl Sestak |
▰ Gary W Graves Died October 04, … More Information | Gary W Graves, born November 16, 1940 went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2010 in Katy, Texas. Gary was 69. |
▰ Gary Graves Died November 04, … More Information | Gary Graves, born July 16, 1948 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 4, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Gary was 72. |
▰ G C Graves Died January 04, … More Information |
G C Graves, age 87 of Texas, born in New Mexico, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before G January 4, 2004. Obituary published: January 05, 2004 in "PlainviewDH" |
▰ Franklin Delane Graves Died November 21, … More Information |
Franklin Delane Graves, age 86 of Texas, born in Seminole, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2018. Obituary published: November 22, 2018 in "WOI" |
▰ Frank Allen Graves Died February 20, … More Information |
Frank Allen Graves, of Temple, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on February 20, 2001. Frank was 65. Obituary published: February 21, 2001 in "Waco Tribune Herald" |
▰ Frank Eldon Graves Died August 08, … More Information |
Frank Eldon Graves, born September 17, 1922 went into the presence of the Lord on August 8, 2014 in Texas. Frank was 91.
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Obituary: Capt. Frank Eldon Graves, USMC Ret'd, of Denison passed away on 8, 2014 in Denison, Texas. He was born 17, 1922 in Honey Grove, Fannin , Texas to John Campbell Graves and Ida Ethel Culbreath Graves. He married Evelyn Christene McDonald on 17, 1942 in San Diego, California. To this union were born three children: daughter Sharon Kathleen Mulrey; daughter Catherine Louise Fielder; and son Wade Tyler Graves. He was also blessed with 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Frank was descended from Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony and at least 11 American Revolution Patriot Ancestors. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, brother Raymond Durward Graves, daughter Catherine Graves Fielder, son-in-law James Gilbert Fielder, and grandson Captain Michael Sean Fielder, US Army. His mother Ethel passed away when he was three years old, and he was raised by his loving grandparents, John W. and Jenny Graves, on their cotton farm near Honey Grove, in Fannin , Texas. When he was 14 years old, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, and worked at assignments in California, Colorado, and Texas. In 1939, at age 17, Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Basic Training and Sea School, he was assigned to the Fleet Marine Force as a gunner on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6). While stationed on Enterprise he served as orderly for Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., and as crew member on a 5-inch gun. In 1941, Frank was assigned to temporary duty at the Fleet Machine Gun School at the mouth of Pearl Harbor to learn how to fire the ship's new 20mm cannons. He and the other students at the school conducted a "live fire" graduation exercise during the Japanese attack on 7, 1941, and were credited with shooting down 3 Japanese planes. Following the Pearl Harbor attack, Frank was able to rejoin the Enterprise and participated in Task Force 16 (Doolittle Raid), the Battle of Midway, and the Battle of Eastern Solomons where he was cited for his meritorious service by Captain A.C. Davis, USN, commanding officer of the USS Enterprise. In of 1942 Frank was shipped back to the States and granted a 30-days leave. He returned to Texas to visit family and friends. During this visit home he was introduced to his future wife, Christene. In the Spring of 1944 he was sent back to war and served as First Sergeant of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Montpelier (CL 57). took part in battles in the Philippines, Borneo, and the Okinawa landings. During the Philippines campaign, he was commended by ship's Captain Harry Hoffman for "his courage and fighting spirit" while shooting down a kamikaze aircraft. hostilities ended, and before the formal surrender was signed, he was part of a Marine shore party sent into Japan to evacuate Allied Prisoners of War. the POW evacuation mission ended in late 1945, he and other members of the shore party toured the inner city area of Hiroshima to view the results of the atomic blast. Following World War II, he served at many Marine Corps stations, including Japan, California, and North Carolina, and retired with the rank of Captain in 1960. retirement, he began his second career as an educator by completing his studies and earning a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. His knowledge of computers and his Masters degree led to employment by the Mesquite ISD, Henderson , and ultimately Grayson . While at Grayson , he served as Dean of Admissions and Registrar, Executive Vice President and Dean of the , Vice President Administrative Services, and taught Computer Science courses in the Business Division. his retirement from Grayson , Frank wrote his memoir, An Eye Witness to History, spoke to many civic organizations and schools about his experiences at Pearl Harbor, and was also featured in episodes of Battle 360: USS Enterprise on the History Channel. He was a proud member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, USS Enterprise Association, USS Montpelier Association, charter member of North Texas Council of and University Registrars, Pi Omega Pi, Phi Delta Kappa and served 40 years as an usher at Waples Memorial United Methodist Church. Frank is survived by his wife Chris of Denison, daughter Sharon Mulrey and son-in-law Brian of Albuquerque, son Wade Tyler Graves of Denison, granddaughter Christine Mulrey, grandsons Brian Mulrey Jr. (Annette), William Fielder (Elaine), John Fielder (Carrie), and Frank Tyler Graves, great-granddaughters Sarah and Kaitlin Koch, Miranda Mulrey, and Emily Fielder, and soon to be great-grandson Andrew James Fielder. Our family wishes to express their thanks to the entire, wonderful staff at Denison and Rehabilitation. We are most grateful for your care and concern for all of us these last few weeks. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on 12th, at the Waples United Methodist Church in Denison, Texas, followed by a graveside service at Fairview . Family night will be held at Bratcher in Denison from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on . The family will also gather in the church Parlor prior to the funeral service on . In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his memory to the Memorial Fund at Waples Memorial United Methodist Church, 830 W. Main St. Denison, TX 75020 or the Grayson Foundation 6101 Grayson Drive Denison, Texas 75020. |
▰ Frank Eldon Graves Died August 08, … More Information |
Frank Eldon Graves, born September 17, 1922 entered eternal life August 8, 2014 in Denison, Texas. Frank was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Richard Williams, Dr. Ron Meek, May Bautista, Mark Hatchel, John Tyson, The Staff Of Carrus Rehab Hospital, Sam Lusk, Tina Dodson, Lynn Jones, John Leonard, Kristie Avery, Randy & May Ranck |
▰ Forrest Virgil Graves Died July 04, … More Information |
Forrest Virgil Graves, of San Antonio, Texas, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home July 4, 2001. Forrest was 65. Obituary published: July 05, 2001 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ Floyd Graves, Jr Died February 01, … More Information | Floyd Graves, Jr , born January 7, 1948 gained his wings on February 1, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. Floyd was 68. |
▰ Fena Beth Graves Died April 03, … More Information |
Fena Beth Graves, born July 29, 1933 went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2016 in Baytown, Texas. Fena was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Tina Elledge |
▰ Fairy Graves Died September 10, … More Information |
Fairy Graves, 88, of Shelby County, Texas gained her wings on September 10, 2012. Obituary published: September 11, 2012 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ F Burton (Burt) Graves, M d Died December 29, … More Information | F Burton (Burt) Graves, M d , born October 30, 1923 went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2016 in Hurst, Texas. Graves was 93. |
▰ F M "Blackie" Graves Died October 08, … More Information |
F M "Blackie" Graves, age 84 of Dayton, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2003. Obituary published: October 09, 2003 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ Evie R Kirk Graves Died August 11, … More Information |
Evie R Kirk Graves, of Shelby County, Texas, entered into eternal rest August 11, 2004. Evie was 91. Obituary published: August 12, 2004 in "Shreveport Times (LA)" |
▰ Evelyn Hester (Duck) Graves Died November 14, … More Information |
Evelyn Hester (Duck) Graves, of San Antonio, Texas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home November 14, 1999. Evelyn was 76. Obituary published: November 15, 1999 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ Evelyn Rose Graves Died January 09, … More Information | Evelyn Rose Graves, born September 6, 1952 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 9, 2020 in Humble, Texas. Evelyn was 67. |
▰ Eureta Frances "Rita" (Burtram) Graves Died October 25, … More Information |
Eureta Frances "Rita" (Burtram) Graves, of Austin, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Eureta October 25, 2007. Eureta was 85. Obituary published: October 26, 2007 in "Paris News" |
▰ Eunice M (Corn) Graves Died October 17, … More Information |
Eunice M (Corn) Graves, age 84 of Texas, born in Independence, Kansas, passed from this life on October 17, 2000. Obituary published: October 18, 2000 in "Fbg Standard" |
▰ Eunice M Graves Died October 10, … More Information |
Eunice M Graves died unexpectedly on October 10, 2000 at the age of 84 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Obituary published: October 11, 2000 in "Fbg Standard" |
▰ Eula Graves Died September 12, … More Information |
Eula Graves, of Texas, passed from this world into the next September 12, 2001. Eula was 86. Obituary published: September 13, 2001 in "ShermanHD" |
▰ Eugene Fowler Jr Graves Died October 10, … More Information |
Eugene Fowler Jr Graves, of San Antonio, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 10, 2005. Eugene was 97. Obituary published: October 11, 2005 in "Albuquerque J (NM)" |
▰ Eugene Fowler Graves, Jr Died October 08, … More Information |
Eugene Fowler Graves, Jr , born November 7, 1907 departed this life Sunday October 8, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas. Eugene was 97.
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Obituary: Eugene Fowler Graves, Jr. died , 8 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 97. He was born on 7, 1907 in Lorena, Texas, the second of four children of Eugene Fowler Graves and Nora Berwick Graves. He is survived by his five daughters and their husbands; Mollie and Malcolm Pettigrew of Houston, Barbara and David Shannon of San Antonio, Nora and John Watson of Houston, Eugenia and Tom Carter of Houston, Betty and Bob Palmquist of Houston and his twelve beloved grandchildren, Peter Pettigrew; Albert, Charlie and Andrew Shannon; Eugene and Elliot Watson; Fowler, Katherine, Georgia and Molly Carter; Barbara and Elizabeth Palmquist. He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Graves Mosley of San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-five years, Barbara Frey Graves. Gene attended Baylor University and the University of Texas where he was a member of the Texas Cowboys. He graduated from the University of Texas with a BBA in 1931. college he moved to Houston, Texas to work for Anderson Clayton in the cotton import-export business. In 1936 he moved to India for Anderson Clayton and worked in Bombay and Karachi until 1942 when he returned to the U.S. to join the war effort. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and participated in the Military Government in Leyte, Okinawa, Manila and Tokyo. As part of his officer training, he studied Japanese at the University of Chicago. While living there, he met his future wife, Barbara Frey, through his friends Betty and Gail Borden, BarbaraÂs sister and brother-in-law. were married in 1946 and returned to Houston. He later joined Reinhart where he served as Vice President until 1976. Gene served as President of the Houston Cotton Exchange from 1972 to 1973. During his years in the cotton business and the Navy he traveled in the Far East, South Africa, Mexico, Guyana, Central America, Europe, Greece, Egypt and Israel. his five daughters were grown, he and Barbara moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico where they spent twenty-one wonderful years. During this period, Gene enjoyed fly fishing, gardening, birding and photography. He also continued his life-long interest in politics and world affairs, a passion he passed on to all his daughters. He made many new friends and enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow members in the Don Quixote Luncheon Club. He joined his wife Barbara in establishing the New Mexico Museum of Natural Science in Albuquerque, New Mexico and in supporting many local Santa Fe museums. During his last four years in San Antonio, Gene led an active life with help from his very attentive caretakers. The family would like to thank Gloria Hernandez, Lori Hernandez, Dolores Valdez, Eunice Rodriguez and Irma Ramirez for an exceptional job. Their tender care and admiration for Gene enhanced this period of his life. Well-read and informed on many subjects, Gene was a wonderful storyteller with the gift of perfect timing and subtle nuance. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed and remembered for his wonderfully wry wit, charm, warmth and intelligence. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, remembrances be directed to The LBJ Foundation c/o LBJ School of Public Affairs Development Office, P.O. Box Y, Austin, Texas 78713-8925 or Reach Out and Read Texas, 7000 Fannin #2431, Houston, Texas 77030 or The National Audubon Society, 700 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003. |
▰ Eugene Porter Graves Died November 14, … More Information | Eugene Porter Graves went into the presence of the Lord on November 14, 2018 in Humble, Texas. |
▰ Etta Lou (Gibson) Graves Died December 08, … More Information |
Etta Lou (Gibson) Graves, age 88 of Palestine, Texas, passed from this world into the next December 8, 2002. Obituary published: December 09, 2002 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Etta Lou (Gibson) Graves Died December 09, … More Information |
Etta Lou (Gibson) Graves, 88, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2002 in Palestine, Texas. Obituary published: December 10, 2002 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Ethel R (Rogers) Graves Died July 16, … More Information |
Ethel R (Rogers) Graves, 98, of Goodlet, Texas departed this life July 16, 2003. Obituary published: July 17, 2003 in "Duncan Banner (OK)" |
▰ Esther Odessa Graves Died July 05, … More Information |
Esther Odessa Graves, age 87 of Sherman, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on July 5, 1997. Obituary published: July 06, 1997 in "Greenville H-B" |
▰ Essie B (Owen) Graves Died June 19, … More Information |
Essie B (Owen) Graves, 99, of Waco, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 19, 2000. Obituary published: June 20, 2000 in "Waco Tribune Herald" |
▰ Essie Graves Died April 27, … More Information |
Essie Graves, 87 of Silsbee, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, April 27, 2000. Obituary published: April 28, 2000 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Essie French Graves Died May 31, … More Information | Essie French Graves, born May 23, 1917 passed away peacefully May 31, 2015 in Waxahachie, Texas. Essie was 98. |
▰ Essie Graves Died May 02, … More Information |
Essie Graves, a resident of Silsbee, Texas for decades, died May 2, 2000 in Silsbee, Texas at the age of 87. Obituary published: May 03, 2000 in "Silsbee Bee" |
▰ Ervin Calvin Graves Died July 05, … More Information |
Ervin Calvin Graves, age 70 of Dayton, Texas, entered eternal life July 5, 1996. Obituary published: July 06, 1996 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Emma Jane (Armstrong) Graves Died October 04, … More Information |
Emma Jane (Armstrong) Graves, of Texas, born in Bakerfield, Missouri, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 4, 2008. Emma was 90. Obituary published: October 05, 2008 in "BigThicketMes" |
▰ Emma Rose Graves Died July 28, … More Information |
Emma Rose Graves, born July 28, 2017 went into the presence of the Lord on July 28, 2017 in Lufkin, Texas. Emma was 0.
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▰ Emily Ida [Franklin] Graves Died September 28, … More Information |
Emily Ida [Franklin] Graves, age 88 of Midland, Texas passed away September 28, 1999. Obituary published: September 29, 1999 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Elsie Graves Died February 05, … More Information |
Elsie Graves, of Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 5, 2004. Elsie was 91. Obituary published: February 06, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
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