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Carol Sublett
April 28, 2014
Dear Kirk,
Robby told me about your step-grandfather's accident today. I am so sorry to hear this. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Sublett
Carol Sublett
April 28, 2014
Dear Kirk,
Robby told me about this today. I am so sorry to hear of your step-grandfather's accident. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Raymond Cruze
April 11, 2014
Eva and family, I was so very sorry to learn of your husband's passing. I want you and your family to know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. You were my teacher at High Bluff when I was in the third grade. Raymond Cruze
Don Hendrix
April 9, 2014
We share the respect and friendship of our parents. With sincere condolences,
The Hendrix Family,
Don, Lois, Larry, Mary Alice, Ralph, and Roger
Gordon McSween
April 8, 2014
Dear Mrs. Graves, Elaine, and Ed,
I have many good memories of Mr. Graves, having been next door neighbors. He always seemed very slow to anger. Once, another little boy and I dug a fox hole in your field. Mr.Graves almost ran his tractor into it! You could tell he was frustrated; but he remained very calm. My parents were not all that calm, in this matter!
I will never forget when your horse, Susan, was ill and slipped into the pond. Ed swam out to her with a rope or chain and tied it around her. Mr. Graves then pulled her out with the tractor. I felt so sorry for Ed. He really loved that horse.
While growing up in South Knoxville you all were so very kind and helpful to my family.
Mr. Graves was also a very good roll model for a young kid.
I am very proud to have been acquainted with you folks and I also hold my chin up in pride for having known Mr.Graves!
May The Lord Bless You.
Sincerely , Gordon McSween
Chris Miller
April 7, 2014
I remember Mr. Graves at Mtn. View INC in Knoxville. He was a fine man.
April 7, 2014
Eva and all family. Learned about your loss as I was checking Knoxville News Sentinel (on line) during my lunch time.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know tht you and all family are in our prayers. As I reall, the last time we saw you both was at Lea & Linda Ousley's home during a reunion. Many changes since then including the loss of Bill March 20, 2007 - Lea Ousley and Uncle Ralph this year and Aunt Nelle in 2008. We know they are all in the arms of Jesus and we will all be reunited some day.My Daddy, your cousin Roy G. Ousley my precious Daddy passed in 1973 and our wonderful Mother in 1998. It will be a joyous reunion.
Our love and prayers,
Rosemary Ousley Patton
Joseph Ousley Patton
Marlene Boney
April 5, 2014
Eva,
My heart is so full of sadness for the loss of your wonderful husband Leroy. I know how hard this is on you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you today, tomorrow and the next weeks and months. I am so sorry I couldn't attend the service. I would like to come see you in a few days. I will call before I come. We go back so many years-teaching at Bonny Kate and Leroy was always so supportive and helpful. I love you Eva.
Marlene
April 5, 2014
Eva, I am so sorry to hear about Leroy. My thoughts are with you.
Denise Bowden
Charlsie Roach's sister
Carmie Rehor
April 5, 2014
Leroy was like a grandfather to me. I am just broken hearted by the loss of this kind, generous man. I have such wonderful memories with him and Eva. I loved him so much.
Jeanette Dean
April 5, 2014
We are so very, very sad to hear this news. God bless Eva June as she goes through this difficult time. We are thinking and praying for the family.
Jeanette, Jason and Amanda Dean
David Childress
April 5, 2014
My prayers are with the family. I loved him and the news was heart breaking.
Wanda Russell
April 4, 2014
Mr. Graves was my neighbor for more than 30 years and I'm so very sorry to hear of this tragedy. He was always so kind to me and my young son, when it was just the two of us and he plowed the roads in the snow, so we could make it out to work and school. He always had a smile and a wave whenever we'd see him outside. He will be, and already is, missed so much. We are all, in our community, touched by this loss. Thinking of his family with so much sadness, but remembering him with love.
Fred Anderson
April 4, 2014
He was a great neighbor
Patty Boles
April 4, 2014
I am so sorry to hear this. I have a prior commitment and will not be able to come to the funeral. Know that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Sandra Anderson Holder
April 4, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Krista McKinney
April 4, 2014
To the Graves family- we are so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Graves. He was a good neighbor and we will miss seeing him out on his tractor across the road from us here. We will be thinking of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you out.
-Krista and Gerd (at 2903 Smallwood)
Guy and Kathy Steinmetz
April 4, 2014
Elaine and Joe,
Our prayers and thoughts are with both of you and your family.
Guy and Kathy
April 4, 2014
Mr.Graves is sadly missed already. My son Griffen loved to talk to Leroy and Eva. What a blessing to have neighbors like Mr.Graves. He always plowed the street on Smallwood for everyone anytime it snowed. I loved his Christmas tree lit in the front yard every year. He was always there to help or coach me if I needed a hand in the yard. Peace to Eva and your family! We love you both!! Your neighbors, Eddie & Tracey La Belle-Speeks, Ann Brown, and Griffen Puett
Kara Kahley
April 4, 2014
My thoughts, prayers and heart are with you all at this time and always. I am terribly sorry for this tragedy. I will always cherish the memories Andrew has shared with me.
Love,
Kara
David Holmes
April 4, 2014
Ms. Graves,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Leroy's death. I will always treasure the times at Hardees, sharing stories and having fun. You and your family are in our prayers.
Bart Gadola
April 4, 2014
Leroy Graves, will be greatly missed by family and friends. A kind man, that looked out for his family and extended family. A skilled craftsman. He is man who honor Jesus with his life.
Mary Moore
April 4, 2014
Elaine and Joe, My heart goes out to you and your family in this difficult time. Please let John and I know if you need anything. You will be in a thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Mikles Greer
April 3, 2014
Elaine, I am so sorry. I would love to be with you and your family on Saturday but can not be there. I have wonderful memories of your parents and always appreciated their kindness. Give my love to your mother. I will be with you in heart. With love and prayers,
Sylvia
Casey Guinan
April 3, 2014
Leroy was an amazing man and a wonderful "guardian angel" for our community on Smallwood Drive. I have been here 15 years, and every year if the weather got bad, he was out there taking care of our road. I helped him one year get his tractor out of the ditch in front of my house. He took care of that road no matter how bad it was outside. The first threat of snow and ice we had this season, he came to my house and gave me a bag of salt and told me it was my turn. I was amazed he got that big bag of salt out of his car! Very tough man, very caring man, he will be greatly missed by our neighborhood. And as long as I am here, I will do my best to honor him by continuing his work on this road. He told me a few stories over the years and I always treasured every word of wisdom he would share. If there is anything the family needs, I am here. I know God is taking good care of Leroy, and he is definitely in my prayers.
Casey of Smallwood
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