William Melvin Graves age 83 of Graves Ln., Springfield, died at 7:08 am Friday, July 17, 2020 at his residence.
Born November 17, 1936 in Washington County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Kent and Alice Etta Crouch Graves, two brothers, Edward and Eugene Graves and one sister, Mary Alice Graves.
He was a retired job setter for Angell Mfg. Co. in Lebanon where he worked for 39 years and was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Coomer Graves, two sons, Steven "Donna" Graves of Spring, Texas and Tim "Lori" Graves of Springfield, a daughter, Cindy "Guy" Griffitts of Springfield, a sister, Sue Anna Graves of Springfield, 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral mass for William Melvin Graves will be conducted at 10:30 am Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Dominic Catholic Church with Rev. David Farrell officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Griffitts, Andrew, Jacob, Michael and Kenny Graves and Tim Stumph.
Honorary pallbearers will be Allison and Katherine Griffitts, Rachael Burch, Elizabeth Coulter and Emilee Graves.
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm Monday at Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:00 till 8:00 pm on Monday and again from 7:00 am till 9:45 am on Tuesday morning.
Contributions can be made to Hosparus of Green River, Green River Plaza, 295 Campbellsville Bypass #5, Campbellsville, KY 42718.
Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.