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CARLOS GRAVES Obituary

GRAVES, CARLOS E., SR. - age 62 of Knoxville, TN went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at home. Graduate of East High Class of 1967. Retired employee from the Department of Energy Y-12 Plant. Preceded in death by mother, Mary L. Graves; sister, Donna Blakney; daughter, Sonya Sullivan; grandson, Vent Sullivan. He is survived by wife, Camille Graves; son, Carlos (Misty) Jr.; daughter, Carla (Christopher) Graves-McCullough; father, Donald E. Graves; sisters, Sonya Gwinn, Vicki (Michael) Burris and Tamela Griffin; brother, Jerry Graves; aunt, Louise Warmley; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; devoted friend, George Welch; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. with funeral services to follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Revered Dr. Johnnie W. Skinner, Sr. officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. Mr. Graves guestbook can be signed on line at www.unitymortuary.com or www.leagcy.com.








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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from May 17 to May 18, 2012.

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Norma Thaxton

June 11, 2012

Vickie and family I was so sorry to hear of your lost. Carlos was such a great guy. My prayers are with all of you.

May 19, 2012

Vicki and family -Please know that you are in my prayers. There is no pain that God can not take away. Carlos was a great guy. Trust in the Lord to give you strength during this difficult time.
Renee McClure

Belinda Brooks

May 19, 2012

You have my deepest sympathy for loss My prayers are with you I love you

Jackie Johnson Okwudili

May 19, 2012

My Blessings and Love. Family leaves us here on earth, but it is my belief that the soul lingers in our mist as “Guardian Angels”.

Carlos is now one of the many Guardian Angels looking over each of you.

The McKinney's

May 18, 2012

To the entire Graves Family,

God heard your cries and said come to my house were there will peace, love, no more pain and worries. We will miss you "Butch" but we know you are at peace.
Rest my friend and we will see you soon.
Love
Wayne,Vicki,Shauna and the Kids

Ann Gaines

May 18, 2012

Vickie and Family, "My prayers are with you."

Albert & Beverly Castle

May 18, 2012

To the family of Carlos Graves: From Albert & Beverly Castle: We will miss Carlos very much but the spirit of his love will remain with us forever. We are lifting you up in prayer.
Albert (Ike) and Beverly Castle
Houston, Texas

Franklin & Verenda Davis

May 18, 2012

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

Margaret Thompson

May 18, 2012

Sonya,Vicki and Family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you.May God comfort you and strengthen you during this time.Carlos (Butch) will always be in your hearts and no one can take away your precious memories.He can rest in peace now, there is no more pain or suffering, and if he lived his life for God, we'll see him again.The class of AE 1969 will keep the family in our prayers, anything that we can do,let us know."To be absent with the body is to be present with the Lord".

May 17, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Eloise Duff

May 17, 2012

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

May 17, 2012

Vickie and Family, You will always be in our prayers and in our hearts. God will continue to bless you and your family.

The Prysork Family

serena sullivan

May 17, 2012

i love yu granddaddy && imma never ever forget yu love yu your only granddaughter...

Scott

May 17, 2012

We'll miss you superfly.

Peggy Johnson Jackson

May 17, 2012

Vicki and Family,

My deepest regret for your loss. Continuing prayer now and the days ahead.

Gloria Anderson Batiste

May 17, 2012

To The Family:

I know that God will continue to bless you and give you strength during the loss of Carlos. Carlos and I worked together at Y-12. He was such a nice person. I know he is no longer suffering and is at peace.

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