Edwin D. Graves

Edwin D. Graves, age 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, January 27,2020. Ed was a 1969 graduate of Young High School. He was one of the first IT Technician at UT Medical Center where he retired after 31 years. Ed loved the lake and spending evenings on the deck of his house boat. When Ed married Geri on September 8, 1995, he gained a second family which eventually welcomed 3 grandchildren. Ed loved being called "Grandpa" by his loving boys. He is preceded in death by his father, Leroy Graves. Survived by his wife, Geri Graves; step-children, Michael Raymer (Delia), Laura Eddlemon (Kirk); grandchildren, Alex Eddlemon, Connor Raymer, Kyle Raymer; mother, Eva Ousley Graves; sister, Elaine Zoeller (Joe); niece, Elizabeth Zoeller and nephew, Andrew Zoeller. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Berry Funeral Home Chapel, 3704 Chapman Highway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Young Williams Animal Center, www.young-williams.org or 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.