Deacon Leroy Graves, Jr. 91, of Radcliff, died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of Deacons, member of the Adult Choir, Male Chorus and Golden Tones. He was a KY Colonel. Member of Hub City Masonic Lodge #172, Central Consistory # 244, Al-Nahda Temple #247 and Rising Star #102.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary; a granddaughter, Sheena Nicole Graves; three sisters, Virginia Lee Graves, Vivian Graves and Juanita Graves; a brother, Jerry Graves.
He is survived by two children, his son Willie (Yvonna) Graves and his daughter Patricia Ann James; a grandson, Ernest Alexander; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchildren, Kyree.
The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church. Visitation after 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 at the church. Masonic Rites will be held at 7:00 p.m.
Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025 at KY Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, KY
Percell & Sons Funeral Home of Elizabethtown is assisting the family with the arrangements.
As you go and be with god and all his angels, I am sure god has said well done! I ask that god to continue to bless your loved ones left behind!
Mr. Graves, my heart is truly hurt learning of your passing. You and Mrs. Graves spoiled me right on in to my adulthood! I grew up wanting to be like you moving people with the gift of song. I will forever treasure our conversations and will continue to enjoy our Snickers candy bars as well as our Dallas Cowboys! Heaven's choir gained a beautiful voice! You will be missed on this side!
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