Billy Ray Graves entered into rest on April 1, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1932, to Robert and Melba Graves.
Billy loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed doing things with his children and grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and all God's growing trees and flowers. He served 4 years in the US Navy and was retired from Firestone Test Center where he was employed for 38 ½ years.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Melba Graves; brothers, Marshall Graves, Larry Graves; grandson, Roy McClendon.
Billy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rosemary Graves; daughter, Tyla Graves; sons, Barton Graves, Marc Graves; sister, Jill House; grandchildren, Scott Graves, Paige Seitz, Brent Graves, Kurtis Graves, Cydney Cansino; great grandchildren, Jeannie Graham, Anna Graves, Ruby Seitz, William Cansino, Juneau Graves; great great grandson, Sonny Ray Le.
Memorial service will be at 10:30am, on April 10, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church, Fort Stockton, Texas.