William Michael Graves I

William Michael Graves I obituary, DeRidder, LA

William Michael Graves I

William Michael Graves Obituary

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William Michael Graves, I, 73, of DeRidder, LA passed away Friday, April 11, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 16 from 5-8pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 17 at 11am at Chaddick Funeral Home. Interment will be at Whitaker Cemetery. Rev. Adam Graves will officiate.

Mike is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Graves of DeRidder, LA; two children, Amberly Dawn Gassman & Vince of Fayetteville, AR and William Michael "Mikey" Graves, II & Bethany of Cleburne, TX; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Patrick Graves, Jr. & Diane of Pineville, LA, Timothy Graves of DeRidder, LA and David Graves & Darlyne of Walker, LA; sister-in-law, Marilyn Graves; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pat & Liz Graves; and brother, Danny Graves.

Condolences can be made at chaddickfuneralhome.com

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Chaddick Funeral Home - DeRidder

1931 N Pine St, DeRidder, LA 70634

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Gregory Morvan

April 25, 2025

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

Jimmy and Lorraine Robberson

April 17, 2025

Just learned of this today so very sorry for your loss ,Mike was a great guy .Prayers for Ms Linda. And all the rest of the family

Tony Calhoun

April 17, 2025

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

Ed Coquillard

April 17, 2025

So sorry to hear this news. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with both Mike & Linda...true gems at their worst! Mike always had a smile & positive attitude and that sense of humor. Rest well my friend! Godspeed to Linda and family!

Tenna Lyles

April 13, 2025

I will always remember his wonderful Hugs!! He helped me very much in Jerusalem!!Was so happy he and Linda got to go with us!! Wayne and I considered him one of our Sons.We got to have him 55 years!! He and Linda were definitely One! Will be looking forward to my next HUG when I see him again soon!!

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