Paul P. Graves, 79

Paul P. Graves, age 79, of Westmoreland, Tenn. passed away Sat., Feb. 21, 2009 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Graves will be Wed., Feb. 25 from the Chapel of Woodard Funeral Home, with Bro. Randy Andrews and Bro. Johnny Carver officiating. Interment will be in Rippy Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Lavern Graves of Westmoreland; son Gary (Wanda) Graves of Westmoreland; step son, Blanton (Patricia) Calvert of Westmoreland; brother, Wayne (Lugene) Graves of Portland, Tenn.; grandson, Chris (Katie) Graves of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; Great-grand children, Aidan and Zoe Graves; 6 step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Orbe and Ethel Graves; 1st wife, Wilma Ausbrooks Graves; brothers, Kay Graves and Carl Graves. Active Pallbearers were Blanton Calvert, Steve Garrison, Bucky Mays, Bobby Graves, Darrick Graves, and Keith Graves. Mr. Graves was a member of Garretts Creek General Baptist Church and a retired farmer.