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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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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