Gilbert Graves Jr.

I am so sad to hear of Mr. Graves passing. I was one of his band students at Wynn Seale Jr High School in 1966. Condoles to his family and friends. He is truly missed and never forgotten.

Mr. Graves was my band director at Wynn Seale. I still quote him regularly. He would tell us if we make a mistake once, it's a mistake. Twice...you're not thinking. Three times and you're just stupid! And then we got (lovingly) knocked on the head. I have rarely encountered anyone in life who has earned and kept my respect as this great man did. Step lively angel band, you're about to get a lot better! May your family take comfort in knowing that you had a profoundly positive influence...

Our condolences Lamarr. Love from Susan & César Longoria

Our condolences to Lamar Graves and family. Gilbert will be missed and we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe and Grace Pena & family

Mr. Graves was one of our assistant principals at Moody and retired after we graduated. He was an amazing person. He will be greatly missed.

I had the pleasure and privilege of teaching with Gilbert at Wynn Seale in the mid 60's. He was a wonderful person to be around for both teachers and students. One of my favorite recollections of Gilbert is that he always initialed documents with a G squared symbol. Since I was a math teacher that was specially meaningful for me. When my son was born I named him Gilbert which one of our family names and since my last name is Garcia I thought why not, he can also use the G squared symbol...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mr. Graves was my 7th grade band instructor at Wynn Seale. He was a serious and demanding teacher, but kind. I think back on him, often, as a person of great influence in my life. My condolences to the family of of a very fine man.

RIP Mr. Graves......Thank you so much for all the guidance, the chances, and yes even the tough discipline when needed. You were a great influence to turning me around. ---- King High School, class of 1975. God Speed Mr. Graves.