Leroy Graves

Graves, Leroy, age 89, of South Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday April 2, 2014. He was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church, was employed at Fulton where he met the love of his life Eva, and retired from ALCOA in 1984 after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by: parents Dewey and Clara Lee Sharp Graves; sisters: Mildred (James) Foster, Lucille (Hubert) Woods, and Joann (Bill) Boruff. Survivors include: loving wife of 67 years Eva Ousley Graves; children: Elaine and husband Joe Zoeller, and Edwin and wife Geri Graves; grandchildren Andrew Zoeller and Elizabeth Zoeller; step-grandchildren: Michael and wife Delia Raymer and Laura and husband Kirk Eddlemon; step-great-grandchildren Connor and Kyle Raymer, and Alex Eddlemon; sister Catherine (George) Clevenger; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday April 5th from 12-2 PM at Berry Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM, with Rev. David Fugatt, Rev. Ronald Matthews, Rev. Tom Daily, and Rev. Al Shaver officiating. The interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Mountain View United Methodist Church: 3200 Maryville PK., Knoxville, TN 37920.Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com