He was preceded by his parents, Edwin and Virginia Graves, brother Eastlonn.
He is survived by, wife, Diane of 59 years, sons, Myron (Tammy), Damon (Karen), grandchildren: Kyle Caster and Jordan Graves.
Byron was born in DeValls Bluff, AR.
He retired after 39 years of employment at MLGW, Charter member of Harmony Church of Bartlett, Served as Elder and Clerk of Session in the Presbyterian Churches: Curry Memorial, Raleigh, Bartlett and Grace Presbyterian churches.
He served as member of Arkansas National Guard, Hazen, AR., He was a Veteran of the US Navy – served aboard the destroyer USS Brush DD745, member emeritus of Unity Masonic Lodge, member emeritus of The Construction Specifications Institute, past President (1989-1990) Memphis Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute. He was a Graduate of Treadwell High School 1951 and Memphis State University in 1962.
Funeral service will be held at Harmony Church of Bartlett, 6740 St. Elmo in Bartlett. Saturday, March 20 with visitation from 12:30-1:30 and the funeral to be held at 1:30 all at the church. Burial is to follow at Memphis Memory Gardens, at 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Rd.
In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to make contributions to Harmony Church of Bartlett building fund.
