William Lafayette Graves

William Lafayette Graves, 96, a retired rancher of Whitt died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Mr. Graves was born November 26, 1910 in Whitt, Texas to William Thomas and Jewell T. Stewart Graves. He worked in the CCC Corp and the American Railway Express serving the military bases in the Abilene area during World War II. He returned to Whitt in 1972 and was active in the Whitt Cemetery Association and a member of the Whitt Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening and was recognized in publications including Birds and Blooms, Texas Gardener and the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Graveside services will be at 2 PM, Saturday, April 14, 2007 in Whitt Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, LaFawn; daughter, Ann Levine and husband Dick of Azle; sons, Walter Graves and wife Cindy of Springtown and Bennie Graves and wife Judy of Abilene; 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to the Whitt Volunteer Fire Department, PO 58, Whitt TX 76490.