Carrel Graves Jr.

Carrel Young Graves Jr., 95, of Snow Lake Shores, MS, passed away at Signature Healthcare of Primacy on Friday, May 29, 2026. He passed away peacefully in his sleep due to heart issues. He was born on October 10, 1930, in Ripley, MS, to Carrel Young Graves, Sr., and Lillian Stanford Graves. C.Y., as he was known to his many friends, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was Honorably Discharged due to health issues. C.Y. was an outstanding baseball player as a young man, playing on numerous All-Star teams. He was invited to the St. Louis Cardinals tryout camp but never got a chance to try out, as it rained the entire time he was there. He was an outstanding salesman at Reichman, Crosby, Hayes in Memphis. He was the top salesman for several years in a row. One of his greatest achievements was selling $1,000,000 in one month when no one had achieved that total in a whole year. His salesman number (11) was retired upon his retirement after 44 years with the company. C.Y. was very involved in community activities at Snow Lake Shores, having served on the Board of Directors for several years and as President as well. He was a devout Baptist and was made a deacon at Ashland Baptist Church, and served for several years until his eyesight made it impossible to drive to church. He loved deer hunting, gardening, Bible study, sports, and current events. C.Y. was married to Rita Sue Weaver Graves for 46 years until her passing in 2001. He married the second love of his life, Sue Wooley Graves, in 2003, who passed away in 2023. He is survived by his sons Mike Graves (Debbie) of Little Rock, AR, and Joey Graves (Angela) of Hernando, MS; his daughter Becky Daughtery (Don) of Quitman, AR; his step-son Larry Wooley (Claudia) of Lexington, TN; his eleven grandchildren, Tiffany (Jason), Jackie (Robert), Joseph, Jennifer, Lindsey (Tom), Abby Bartholomew (Jeff), Jody Phipps (Brittany), Lori Parker (Robbie), Lisa Bledsoe, Alex Wooley (Brooke), and Jodi Allen; his twenty-one great-grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren Visitation will be Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Ashland Baptist Church, and the service will follow at 2:00 pm. Service will be officiated by Bro. Joey Hitt. His family requests that donations be made to Snow Lake Shores Freedom Park, in honor of C.Y. Graves Jr.

Carrel Graves Jr.

October 10, 1930 - May 29, 2026