David E. Graves

David Eugene Graves, age 84 of Kenton, Tennessee passed from this life at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 11, 2023. David was born on April 10, 1939, in Kenton, Tennessee. He retired from AT&T/Bellsouth as a Professional Installation Technician and enjoyed spending time with his family. David was known to all his family as “Pooh,” and was a faithful servant of the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 67 years: Dorothy Jean Adams Graves, and his daughters, Deborah Darlene Meeks (Roger) and Deloras Jean Dawson. His grandchildren: Angela Faith O'Neal (Mark), Michael Ray Dawson (Ashlee), DeLeah Renee Dawson, Katelyn Rae Strain (Bruce). Great-grandchildren: Hunter Ray Tolley, Madison Claire O'Neal, Cheyanne Skye Porter, Cortland Mason-David Hill, Cayden Adam Hill, Abigail Grace O'Neal, Alexander Cage Hill, Andrew Kevin Dwayne Hill, and Madysen KaRae Proffitt. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Alma Graves, his infant son, Darrell Eugene Graves, and son-in-law, Steven Ray Dawson.  

Funeral services for David Eugene Graves will be at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield, Tennessee on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Visitation begins at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with service to begin at 2:00 p.m.  

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Amedisys Home Health and Aspera Care Hospice for their dedicated service and faithful, caring staff.  

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