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Tunica - Dutch Parker Graves, 31, died in an automobile accident Monday September 27, 2010 in Memphis, TN. Mr. Graves was the President of Parker Tractor Implement, he was a member of the Tunica United Methodist Church, he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Mississippi and a member of the Tunica Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Survivors include his wife Jill Yoe Graves and daughter Lillian Falkner Graves of Tunica; parents Nancy Parker and Charles Buckley Graves Jr. both of Tunica, MS; brothers Charles Buckley Graves III and Nicholas Hastings Graves, both of Tunica; grandparents Mr. and Mrs D.C. Parker of Tunica. Visitation will be held Wednesday September 29, from 6-8 p.m. at Nancy Parker's Home In Tunica. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 30, at 10 a.m. at the Tunica Academy Football Field, burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Tunica. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Tunica United Methodist Church or Tunica Presbyterian Church or Tunica Academy. Arrangement by: Memorial Funeral Home Tunica (662) 3631233

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Sep. 29, 2010.

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Cecily Norman

October 26, 2010

Nancy, Skeet and Dutch-Our family just found out about you tragic loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Cowart Barringer

October 8, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Heather Dial

October 6, 2010

In remeberance of his Birthday today

Julie Goff

October 6, 2010

Parker was a wonderful friend to me. I've known him my whole life. His smile will forever be missed. He was one of a kind and I'm thankful for God allowing us the time we had with him. He will forever be in my heart, always!

Matt Nicholas

October 5, 2010

There is no way to compare anyone to the kindest, attentive and most humble person I have known. Parker was someone I looked forward to seeing and catching up with at any given time. The world lost a great man, but heaven has this great soul. God bless you and your family, Parker. They are lucky to have a guardian to watch over them.

Tammy McMinn Tedford

October 3, 2010

My heart goes out to this sweet family. May God be with you.

LINDA GRAHAM SMITH

October 1, 2010

NANCY, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. JUST REMEMBER GOD WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS.

KATY CUNNINGHAM MCCURLEY

September 30, 2010

JILL, YOU AND LITTLE LILLIAN ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS EVERYDAY. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING AND CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THRU RIGHT NOW. PARKER WAS AN AMAZING FRIEND, FATHER, AND HUSBAND. I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN SUCH A WONDERFUL MAN. JUST REMEMBER THAT GOD WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS. YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY SO MANY PEOPLE THAT TRULY LOVE YOU.

Ruth Ann Terry

September 30, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

September 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers of with you and your family. I remember when you and Parker came to visit us in Natchez and the wonderful time you, Marcie, and group had visiting during your stay. Please remember we will always be here if you need Mike and me. Love ya. Mike and Ellen Depta

Kim Walker

September 30, 2010

Jill - I want you to know I am thinking of you and your family. I love you and I will be praying for you. I know the Good Lord will take care of you and comfort you during this challenging time in your life.
You know where I am...If you need me.

Lauren Coffield

September 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so lucky to have known Parker.

Demetrice Norwood-Burnette

September 29, 2010

My sincere sympathy to Nancy and Chuck. I remember when You would bring your three little boys to Piggly Wiggly. They were so cute and nice!

Carolyn Wright Kell

September 29, 2010

My heart aches for yall. You are in my prayers and will remain there. I love yall.

Phil & Janice Boyer, Charlie & Kathy Dye

September 29, 2010

Chuck, we are so sorry for your loss of Parker. Nancy, we haven't seen you in ages , but we want you to know that all of you all are in our prayers.

Angie Spencer Mays

September 29, 2010

Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Suzanne Rice

September 29, 2010

Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Connie Schultz

September 29, 2010

I'm so sorry for you loss. May God comfort you and hold you all in the palm of his hands and wrap his arms around you. I knew Parker from working at your dealership. Connie Schultz, Taylor Ridge Illinois-part of the John Deere family

francine winstead

September 29, 2010

Jill and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I pray that our wonderful Lord will bless you with comfort in this trying time,

Joni Shaw

September 29, 2010

My heartfelt sympathy.
Joni Shaw
(sister of Marietta Battle)

September 29, 2010

Parker was a good college friend of mine. Words can not express what a wonderful man we have lost. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this time. Leigh Taylor (Pensacola FL)

Cindy Massey

September 29, 2010

I had the pleasure to have known Parker as a neighbor. He was a wonderful young man and my heart goes out to all of his family.

Bertie Downs

September 29, 2010

Parker, you will be missed by all. You were a great man and a wonderful person. You memory and spirit will live on through Lilli and Jill.

Bertie Downs (New York, NY)

Pat Ferguson

September 29, 2010

My heart is so deeply saddened to here the lost of your son.although I did not know him you and Chuck were a part of my past.My sympathy goes out to all of you that were a part of Parker's life.

Debbie Mohead-Connelly

September 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all-may God bless and keep you.

Josh Barrett

September 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. He was a good man and will never be forgotten.

Kitty Martin Wheeler

September 29, 2010

To the Parker and Graves families,
I do not have the words to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. May God's loving arms surround you and comfort you.

Stephanie Byrd

September 29, 2010

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Kingston, Cindy and Janet Blenis

September 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sheila Hartsfield

September 29, 2010

My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the Graves and Parker families.

Don & Barbara Taylor

September 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill and Deborah Rogers

September 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you! May God continue to give you strength.

Bonnie Lewis (Brown)

September 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Benjamin and Jennifer Boren

September 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Cindi Parker-Thornton

September 29, 2010

Dear Jill,
I don't know if you will read this, I hope you do. My name is Cindi and I am from Tupelo I lost my husband on the exact Monday 11 years ago. Frank went to Ole Miss and was Sigma Chi. His children were 2 months and 22 months when he was killed. I would love to talk with you when you are ready. Cindi Thornton 662-844-2017. Yes, you will be able to breathe again. God heals.

Allison Jones

September 29, 2010

Parker loved life to the fullest and was an awesome to person to have known. Praying for your strength and comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you!

Heather Dial

September 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at time,he was to young and had a full life ahead of him. No words can express the feeling of losing such a dear soul.

Casey Mayhall Maddox

September 29, 2010

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

Psalm 48:14

Praying for your strength & comfort now & the many days ahead. Lots of love to you & your families.

Jerry & Trish Haynes

September 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God comfort your hearts forever.

Conner Collins

September 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Parker was a great friend and i will miss him. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Miranda & Mason Bennett

September 29, 2010

Thinking of and praying for you all during this most difficult time.

Miranda & Mason Bennett

September 29, 2010

Thinking of and praying for you all during this very difficult time.

Marc Mauney

September 29, 2010

What a tragic loss of such a fine gentleman, son, grandson, husband, brother, and father. He will be forever missed. No words can ease this sadness, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Graves and Parker families in this time of such sorrow.

Wells Family

September 29, 2010

Parker was our other son, a brother to Jeff, Jennifer and Michael. Your family is loved dearly by our family. Our hearts are sad, but the special Sea Island memories will always be cherished.

Marissa Borst

September 29, 2010

Thinking of your family and wishing love and strength to get you through this tragedy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love from VA.

Brent Orr

September 29, 2010

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

God will comfort this fine family. My prayers are with you.

Brian Koerner

September 29, 2010

the whole IH8MUD community wants to let the Graves family how sad we were to hear of Dutch's "missipboy's" passing....

you will be missed!

Gary Cline

September 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to the entire family. I'm sorry for your loss.
May God comfort you in the days, weeks, and months to come.

Beth Cain May

September 29, 2010

My heart is with everyone! Praying for strength, much love

Clifton & Ann Johnson

September 29, 2010

Our prayers are for the Graves and Parker family. With sincere love, Clifton and Ann Johnson

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