Raleigh, MS
Arthur Eli Graves, 75, of Raleigh, MS died Monday, October 30, 2017 at Magee General Hospital in Magee, MS. He was born Tuesday, September 29, 1942 in Smith County, MS.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 02, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 02, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh. Burial will follow in Eastside Baptist Church Cemetery in Raleigh, MS. Bro. Steven Hand will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Raleigh is in charge of arrangements. (601)782-4544
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Bradis Graves; step-son, Bruce Vanderford; sister, Dorris Jean Tony and brother, Jimmy Dale Graves.
Survivors include his step-children: -Scott Vanderford, JoAnn Buchanan, Bonnie Vanderford and Edna Dice; sisters, Maddie Smith , Glenda Harrison, Sue Pinkham, and Carolyn Easterling; A host of loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Graves, David Blakeney, David "Red" Easteling , Charles Carlilse, Dwayne Prince, and Darrell Easterling.