Frankie Lee Graves, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at his home.
He was born July 1, 1932, in St. Joseph, son of Nellie and Richard Graves.
He worked at Seitz & Armour Co. as a Bacon Press operator for many years. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a former member of the 4-F Flat Head Club, he enjoyed playing Bingo, going to garage sales, fishing, playing poker, keeping tabs on the neighborhood and playing practical jokes.
Frankie was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; and two brothers.
He is survived by: wife, Dorothy L. Graves, of Highland, Kan.; two sons, Joe (Wendy) Graves, of St. Joseph, and Eddie (Sis) Dykes, of St. Joseph; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Roxy Harshbarger, of Everett, Wash.; several nieces, nephews and friends; and his caregiver, Crissy Williams and her son, Lane, of the home. Mr. Graves will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Per Mr. Graves wishes, no services are planned at this time.
Frankie Lee Graves, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at his home.
He was born July 1, 1932, in St. Joseph, son of Nellie and Richard Graves.
He worked at Seitz & Armour Co. as a Bacon Press operator for many years. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a former member of the 4-F Flat Head Club, he enjoyed playing Bingo, going to garage sales, fishing, playing poker, keeping tabs on the neighborhood and playing practical jokes.
Frankie was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; and two brothers.
He is survived by: wife, Dorothy L. Graves, of Highland, Kan.; two sons, Joe (Wendy) Graves, of St. Joseph, and Eddie (Sis) Dykes, of St. Joseph; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Roxy Harshbarger, of Everett, Wash.; several nieces, nephews and friends; and his caregiver, Crissy Williams and her son, Lane, of the home. Mr. Graves will be cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Per Mr. Graves wishes, no services are planned at this time.
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