William Graves

William Joe Bill Graves of Uvalde passed away on December 27, 2008 in S.W. Texas Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 75. He was born on April 26, 1933 in Uvalde, Texas to Lee and Clara Graves. He married Shirley Browder in Uvalde, Texas on August 6, 1955. He is survived by his wife of 53 years; Shirley Graves of Uvalde, Texas; two daughters; Kim Rock and husband, Tony of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Ginga Golson and husband, Dave of Katy, Texas; one son; Browder Graves and wife, Shanna of Uvalde, Texas; two sisters; Doris Reynolds of Uvalde, Texas; and Mary Hufstedler of Concan, Texas; two brothers; George Graves of Uvalde, Texas; and Jim Graves and wife, Peggy of Montgomery, Texas; eight grandchildren; Kyle Golson, Jamie Moore, Benjamin Golson, Parker Golson, A.J. Rock, Bennett Rock, Meggie Rock; and Aaron Graves; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:00 PM at St. Philips Episcopal Church with burial to follow in Uvalde Cemetery. Rev. Mike Marsh will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kyle Golson, A.J. Rock, Bennett Rock, Benjamin Golson, Tony Rock, and Dave Golson. Honorary pallbearers will be Wylie The Coyotes Band which include: Wylie Walden, Dusty Huddleston, Tom DuBose, Carl Lee Hellums, Johnny Rambie, and Don McLaughlin Sr. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Philip's Day School or St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 343 N. Getty St., Uvalde, Texas 78801; or to the charity of one's choice.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Monday, December 29, 2008
12:00 Noon

Service

Funeral Service

St. Philips Episcopal Church
115 W. Mesquite St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Uvalde Cemetery
Hwy 90 West
Uvalde, TX  78801

Memorial Contributions

St. Philips Episcopal School
343 N. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801

St. Philips Episcopal Church
343 N. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801