Obit of Graves, Fred Sylvester - Texas County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 4 Dec 2004 Return to Texas County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/texas/texas.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Graves, Fred Sylvester Fred Sylvester Graves died on Monday, September 9, 2002, in Bakersfield, CA. He was born November 19, 1909 to Sylvester and Nellie (Wamsley) Graves near Guymon, OK. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Hazel and Earlene and 3 brothers, Clarence, Claude, and Clyde. He is survived by his wife Rhea of the home address, and 5 children: Sylvia Andrews (Mulhall, OK), Ruth Lewis (Bakersfield, CA), Donna Trent (Birmingham, AL), John Graves (Bakersfield, CA) and Nancy Reeves (Mustang, OK), 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Fred had a talent for growing things. He lavished the project of the moment with such loving attention that his children flourished, his gardens thrived and animals responded to him immediately. He did not need to preach about his deep and abiding faith but lived it as an example for all to see and imitate every moment of every day. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Optimal Hospice Foundation, PO Box 80538, Bakersfield, CA 93380-0538. Graveside services Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Harmony Cemetery, Guthrie, OK. Davis Funeral Home. Published in the Oklahoman on 9/15/2002. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Texas County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/texas/texas.html