William Arthor Graves Jr.

William Arthor Graves Jr., 74, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2017 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born on September 2, 1942 a son of the late William A. Graves Sr. and Emma L. Graves. William was employed for many years with Athens Furniture and was retired from Athens Wood Crafters.
In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one daughter Shelia Ann Graves and one great granddaughter Alexis Graves.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife if 58 years Patricia A. Graves, one daughter Sharon Graves, three sons Randy Graves (Donna), Jeff Graves and Terry Graves (Julie) all of Athens, grandchildren April, Adam, Andy, Tabitha, Amanda, Tyler, Jeremy, Zachary and Caleb, twelve great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter.
There will be no visitation and the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
You are encouraged to share a memory of William by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Graves family with his arrangements.