William Graves Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Graves Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 6, 2024 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Graves Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Fred Graves, Sr. and Ruth Graves. He is survived by: his wife Billie Schumpert Graves; his brother Tom Graves; his children, David Graves (Nancy Graves) and Debra Parks (Mitchell Parks); his grandchildren, Casey Johnson (Bryan Johnson), Tyler Parks (McCauley Parks), Gregg Graves and Brad Parks (Valerie Parks); his great grandchildren, Madison Parks, Regan Robbins, Brooks Johnson, Lucy Johnson, Weston Parks and Beau Parks; his brothers-in-law, Tom Schumpert (Charolette Schumpert) and R. B. Schumpert (Susan Schumpert); and his nieces and nephews, Kim Schumpert, Amy Schumpert, Laura Raney (Mick Raney) and Scott Schumpert (Sally Schumpert).
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Fountain City United Methodist Church (212 Hotel Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Lynnhurst Cemetery (2300 Adair Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918).
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fountain City United Methodist Church.
