Long time Lebanon resident and local weekly newspaper salesman, Hurley Roscoe Graves, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 17 at Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Lebanon.
Mr. Graves was a resident of Cedarcroft Home and sold newspapers door-to-door in Lebanon for The Wilson World and later The Wilson Post since the early 1980βs.
Originally from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Hurley was a huge fan of Blue Devil Football and would attend most home games during his active years.
He loved diet cokes and most anything sweet. He was often seen selling newspapers around the holiday season in a Santa suit giving candy out to his customers.
Hurley was preceded in death by his parents Jewell Graves and Frances Carr Graves.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 27, in the chapel of JC Hellum Funeral Home in Lebanon. Service to begin at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Tommy A. Bryan, II, John B. Bryan and Robert P. βTickβ Bryan.
Honorary pallbearers include T. A. & Jean Bryan, Troy Putman, Jay White, Diana Cavender, Administration and Staff and Residents of Cedarcroft Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help pay funeral expenses can be made directly to Cedarcroft Home, Inc., (please indicate proceeds for the benefit of The Hurley Graves Funeral Expenses, make checks payable to Cedarcroft Home, INC.) PO Box 1266 Lebanon, TN 37088
Please keep the Graves Family in your thoughts and prayers.
Arrangements entrusted to JC Hellum Funeral Home 107 Stokes St. Lebanon, Tn. 37087 (615) 444-4558
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December 24th, 2023; Hands In Prayer for this Family & "ALL" FAMILY'!
Remembering the years when I worked at Prospect Inc. And Hurley was on my van route. He always got on the van with a big smile. And always had something to tell about what was in the paper. Rest easy my friend.
Sending my deepest condolences out to Hurley family and friends at Cedarcroft Home.When I work at Cedarcroft Home many years age. I really enjoy working there.Hurley was a very sweet and kind man. sure he will be miss by many who ever had a chance to meet him.I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers..... Pamela Hall Waters
Hurley the time that I have worked at Cedarcroft I enjoyed talking to you ππ
Hurley you will be truly missed We enjoyed taking care of you Rest in peace my dear friend
Hurley the few years that I have known you I enjoyed your company
Hurley you are now in the arms of your Heavenly Father, and he has made you whole.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.