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Edward Lee "Bud" Graves
Sep 22, 1922 - Jan 27, 2020
Posted by Jo Aguirre
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DeArman Funeral
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Wynnewood, OK
(permission granted)
Edward "Bud" Graves a resident of Ardmore was born September 22, 1922 in Lindsay, OK to Edmond & Willie Lee (Lewis) Graves. He passed away Monday January 27, 2020 at Ardmore, OK at the age of 97 years 4 months and 5 days.
He grew up in Lindsay, where he graduated from High School. Bud graduated from OSU with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He was a FFA teacher at Roff for several years. He had worked at Farmers Home Administration. He was also a rancher and had race horses. Bud lived in Sulphur before moving to Ardmore. Bud was married to Susan Carol Rogers on March 31, 1945 in Gainesville, TX She preceded him in death July 19, 2006. He later married Phyllis Jean Moore Graves and acquired an extended family of 4 stepchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sulphur.
Bud was a veteran of WWII served in the US Army, during the Battle of the Bulge. He received 2 Bronze Stars.
He was also preceded in death by his parents: a brother and a sister.
Survived by his Wife: Jean Graves, of Ardmore, OK Daughter: Diane Graves, of Dougherty, OK Son: Nathan Graves MD, & wife Nancy, of Westlake, TX 3 Grandchildren, Gabriel, Austin, & Sophia
Pallbearers will be Fred Tayar, Tom Love, Emmett Hudgins, Dale Gunn, Austin Graves, and Gabriel Graves. Honorary Bearers: His Domino Buddies from Ardmore Senior Citizens Center.
Services will be held Saturday February 1, 2020 at 10:30AM at First Baptist Church in Ardmore with Rev. Alton Fannin officiating.
Graveside Services will be Saturday at 1:30PM at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur with Rev. Bill Leveridge officiating. Military Service by Fort Sill Army Honors Team and Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard. Arrangements under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Sulphur, OK
Now, Lord, let thou thy servant depart in peace,
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.
My knowledge of that life is small
The eye of faith is dim
But it is enough that Christ knows all
And I shall be with Him
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