Billy Ray Graves entered into rest on April 1, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1932, to Robert and Melba Graves.

Billy loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed doing things with his children and grandchildren. He loved the outdoors, and all God’s growing trees and flowers. He served four years in the U.S. Navy, and was retired from Firestone Test Center where he was employed for more than 38 years.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Melba Graves; brothers Marshall Graves and Larry Graves; and grandson Roy McClendon.

Billy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rosemary Graves; daughter Tyla Graves; sons Barton Graves and Marc Graves; sister Jill House; grandchildren Scott Graves, Paige Seitz, Brent Graves, Kurtis Graves, and Cydney Cansino; great grandchildren Jeannie Graham, Anna Graves, Ruby Seitz, William Cansino, and Juneau Graves; and great great grandson Sonny Ray Le.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Stockton, Texas.