James Brent Graves
February 13, 1934 - August 21, 2020
James Brent Graves departed this life on Friday, August 21, 2020, at the age of 86 at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. He was born on February 13, 1934, to Mansel and Willie Mae Graves in Ripley, MS. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, owner of H G Electric Company, and was a lifelong member of the Beech Hill Church of Christ. Brent leaves behind his two children, Scott Graves (Missy) of Ripley, MS, and Ginger Graves Jones (Chris) of Plano, TX; four grandchildren, Katherine Jones Kozyak (Ben) of Philadelphia, PA, Philip Jones (Casey) of Lucas, TX, Tara Graves Minnix (Mark) of Ripley, MS, and Ashley Graves of Ripley, MS; six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Jo Hayes of Ripley, MS. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Mansel and Willie Mae Graves, and brother-in law and business partner, J.W. Hayes. A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Beech Hill Church of Christ Cemetery with Minister King McCarver officiating. Expressions of sympathy for the Graves family may be sent to: www.mcbridefuneralhome.com
James Brent Graves departed this life on Friday, August 21, 2020, at the age of 86 at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Oxford, MS. He was born on February 13, 1934, to Mansel and Willie Mae Graves in Ripley, MS. He was a veteran of the Korean... View Obituary & Service Information