William Graves

William "Bill" Graves, 73, of Cleveland, passed away, Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at his residence. He was an avid basketball and football fan and attended the local high school games and followed many of the players. He loved to debate politics and enjoyed reading. He was of Methodist faith and served in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. He was a wonderful husband and loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Nellie Ellers Graves; his daughter, Sandra McKinney and two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lisa Boley Graves; children, William "Billy" Graves and Kim Overstreet and husband Bob all of Cleveland; grandchildren, Nic Owens of Portland, OR, Priscilla Smith and husband Dustin of San Antonio, TX; step grandchildren Jason Owens and wife Tina, Joshua Owens and wife Barbara, Kellie Wallace and husband Donnie and Amanda Arden; and numerous great grandchildren. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Fike Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Graves family guestbook at www.fikefh.com.