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Philip Graves Obituary

Philip Huston Graves, received his wings at Ocean Springs Hospital after struggling with emphysema for several years. He finally lost his brave fight to complications from pneumonia on August 2, 2008. His daughter and granddaughter were holding his hands. Philip Huston Graves was born in Hickman, KY on April 2nd, 1927 to Phil and Lucinda (Yates) Graves. He left Hickman in 1942 at age 16 to join the Navy.

He was a sleep walker; left the Navy, joined the Air Force, and was stationed at Keesler "Field" in 1945. He married his wife of 60 years Mildred "Midge" Krohn in 1948 and made Latimer and Ocean Springs his home. He loved South Mississippi and the family he married into making it his own.

Mr. Graves retired from the Army National Guard as Warrant 4 with 42 years military connected service. He loved this country and promoted military service to anyone who would listen. He had ordered military brochures for his Great-Granddaughter who will graduate next May. He recruited many of the young men from the St. Martin area to serve in the National Guard. He was very pleased that three of his nephews served in the military. He was a true patriot.

Mr. Graves was an avid reader, coin collector, stamp collector, and astrologer. He loved to learn and did so until his death. He walked in the morning at dawn on his cul-de-sac with his oxygen tank. Philip was an honest man, smart, hard working, and frugal. He never participated in talking about others. If a conversation started about others he would excuse himself and go to another room. He loved politics and enjoyed a lively discussion. He enjoyed his life and had a good time. His family loved and respected him, he was their hero.

He was active in many organizations throughout his life. He served as President of the Ocean Springs Jaycees during the '60s helping promote and organize the fishing rodeos on front beach. He was a member of the McLeod Lodge #424. 32nd degree, Scottish Rites, Joppa Shriner, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War post 5699, National Guard Association, and ELKS.

He was elected Justice Court Judge in Jackson County serving Latimer / Vancleave/Wade/Hurley area. He served as City Clerk of Ocean Springs, and City Tax Assessor of Pascagoula. He spent over 20 years with Munro Petroleum in Biloxi, where he retired at 70 years of age.

Mr. Graves was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sybil, one niece Joann Krohn Bissett, brother-in-laws Melvin and Vernon Krohn.

Philip left many to cherish his memory, his wife Midge, his only child Cindy Graves Honeycutt and husband Kenny, his father-in-law's primary caretaker. His grandchild, Camie (Mapp) Jones and husband Louis, three great-grandchildren Addison, Marah, and Huston Phillips. One step-grandson, Ken Honeycutt and two step-great-grandsons Harrison Honeycutt of Starkville, and Ethan Jones of Missouri. Nephews-Joe, Dan, Kenny, Steve, AJ, Rocky, and Clayton Krohn, niece Kathleen (Krohn) Abrams, Sister-in laws June Krohn, Katherine Krohn and brother-in-law Alton Krohn all of Latimer. He is also survived by his brother James Fisher Graves and several cousins in Hickman, Ky. His nephews will serve as his pallbearers.

Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will follow at Camille Cemetery in Latimer.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Aug. 6, 2008.

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Alex&Gloria Torricelli

August 8, 2008

Deepest Sympathy Our Prayers Are With You.

joyce freeman

August 7, 2008

sorry for the loss of your daddy take care of your mama. if you need to talk call me thanks for talking to me about jackson we are praying for yon and your family love joyce

Jennifer Stever

August 6, 2008

Thoughts and prayers for you all at this time

love,
jennifer

jennifer stever

August 6, 2008

Thinking of you all. Lots of love and prayers for you at this time. Love, jennifer

Danny & Dian Seymour

August 6, 2008

Midge and Graves Family,
Sorry to hear about Mr. Graves, he was decent and kind to me and all who knew him. I will remember him forever.

August 6, 2008

Mrs Graves and Cindy,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband and dad, I pray God will give you both the comfort and peace that only he can give at this sad time in your lives. Mr Graves was truely blessed with a long life filled with many wonderful people and a great family that loved him alot and will miss him a great deal. Again may the peace of God reign over your hearts and lives.
With Fond Memories,
Teri Mabry Neuman

Pat Hilton

August 6, 2008

Cindy - I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Francis & Linda Lawrence

August 6, 2008

We are sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Gray

August 6, 2008

Cindy and Kenny,
We ask that the Peace of God be with you and your family today and the coming days. We will continue to pray for you. Know you are loved and thought of.

Bob and Linda Gray

Malena Strong

August 6, 2008

Donald and Malena Strong

Sharon Payton

August 6, 2008

You and your family are in my prayers. Remember the Lord said He will never leave you nor forsake you. Look to the hills from whence comes your help. Your help comes from the Lord. God bless you.

R. L. & Mary Delia Fayard

August 6, 2008

With our depest sympathy for your loss. Phillip was my mentor in the 138th, and have great respect for him. We are unable to attend the services at this time.

Shannon Page

August 6, 2008

May God bless and keep you and your family.

Paul Starks

August 6, 2008

I am sorry for your loss Midge and Cindy

Debra Eddington Jones

August 6, 2008

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. May our Heavenly Father continue blessing you.

Barney O'Neal

August 6, 2008

Phillip was a good leader in the military and in his social life on the Mississippi gulf coast, he was a good man and made a difference to others. He will be missed by all. My regards to his family. May the Lord bless.

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

August 6, 2008

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

Dorothy Hebert, Mr & Mrs Terrell (Esprie) Morris Jr and family

August 5, 2008

With our deepest sympathy for your loss, we regret that we are not able to be with you at this time. Please know we pray God gives you all the strength and peace needed during this time.
In Prayer,

LesLie Webb

August 5, 2008

Mildred, May God comfort you and your family in your time of need,
Thinking of you and your family at this sad day in your lives.
LesLie (Mabry) Webb

Deborah Parker & Luke Simmons

August 5, 2008

Cindy & family,
Our deepest sympathy is yours in your time of sorrow. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Karla Joiner - Owens

August 5, 2008

Camie, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. I know how much he meant to you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless you,

Toni Dennis

August 5, 2008

Cindy, I won't be able to get by to see you, but I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts. My heart is sad today because the loss of your father, a truly wonderful man.

Steven Pluff

August 5, 2008

To The Graves Family,
It was an honor to serve with Chief Graves in the old 138th S&S Bn. He will be missed.

Walley Fairley

August 5, 2008

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father, husband, and grandfather. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. (Walley)

Diana Mayfield

August 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

allen simons, jr.

August 5, 2008

my condolances to the graves family on philip's passing. i knew him in the national guard and later with the munro oil co. a class act in both.

allen

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