He was born May 12, 1939 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Franklin Graves Sr.
He had retired from the printing business and was a greeter with Wal Mart and served in the U.S. Army. He also was a member of Clifton Christian Church.
He is survived by his sons; Raymond III and his wife, Tracey, who lovingly cared for Ray, and Randell Graves; His 8 loving grandchildren and 4 great grandchild. His life long friend; Constance Graves, and his cousins: Joyce, Nancy, Carol and Gerry, and several other cousins.
A service to celebrate Raymonds life will be held Monday, at Noon in the Chapel of Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave. with burial at St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 pm Saturday, and after 9 am Monday.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to Hosparus of Louisville.