GRAVES

Larry Graves, 64, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at his residence in Franklinton. He was born March 15, 1948.

He leaves to treasure his memory a loving wife, Clara Graves of Franklinton; two daughters, Katina (Bartholomew) Ginn of Tylertown, Miss., and Kezelle Warren of Franklinton; two sons, Ralph (Christine) Graves of Bogalusa and Leroy (Alice) Graves of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Jeanette (James) Richardson of Baton Rouge; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Roxie Bickham Graves Sr.; seven brothers, Albert Graves, Myrtis Graves, Billy Graves, Otha Graves Jr., Otis Graves, John Earl Graves and Denman Graves; and two sisters, Ida Davis and Ora Magee.

Visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 4 from 2-6 p.m., with a family hour from 6-7 p.m. The funeral services will be held on Saturday at noon at Lear Hill Church of God In Christ, with Supt. Leslie Fields, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Lear Hill Church Cemetery.

Crain & Sons Funeral Home in Franklinton is in charge of arrangements.

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