Allen Leer Graves, age 73 of Hamilton, passed away on October 16, 2016 at Mansfield Hospital. He was born on August 3, 1943 in Hamilton, the son of the late Leer Harvin and Mary Marie (Allen) Graves. He raised four daughters on his own and was a custodian at Fairfield City Schools for 27 years. Allen is survived by his daughters, Tammie (Pat) Norris, Beth (Randy) Short, Traci (George) Whitton and Gena Graves; grandchildren, Danielle Combs, Morgan Taylor, Jessica (Jeremy) Goss, Jay Beare, Lauren Short, Leslie Graves, Donnie Vires, Chris Bunner, Raiden Graves and Nova Graves; numerous great-grandchildren; and sister, Joy (William) McQueen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside Services will be held at 12pm on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery, 1602 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton.
