Brandon E Graves

He was born March 12, 1992 in Peoria to Brian Ellis and Tammy Lynn (Grammer) Graves.

Surviving are his mother, Tammy Gravesof East Peoria; his father and stepmother, Brian and Michele Graves of Creve Coeur; his grandparents, Belinda J. Brown of Metamora, Fred Horsley of East Peoria, Clifford S. Graves, Sr. of Creve Coeur, Donald and Sandra K. Scoles of Peoria; his great-grandparents, Ava Morrow of Trivoli and William H. Beard of East Peoria; two sisters, Andrea Marie Grammer and Keirstin Ellaine Graves, both of East Peoria; one stepbrother, Vernon Noel of East Peoria and one stepsister, Ashlee Noel of Creve Coeur.

Brandon was a freshman at East Peoria Community High School.

He was a NASCAR fan and loved to play video games. Brandon was known as the kindest soul and would always put a smile on your face. He was the happiest little boy and to know him was to love him.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel. Father Attilio Morelli will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral at the chapel. Burial will be in Fon du Lac Cemetery in East Peoria.

Memorial contributions may be made to Central Illinois Dream Factory, P.O. Box 1431, Pekin, IL 61555 or to the Circles of Hope, 5203 West Cisna Road, Bartonville, IL 61607.