William O’Dell Graves Sr., 76, died Feb. 11, 2012, at home.
He was born in Faceville, Ga., and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years, coming from Sorrento.
He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.
He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.
He belonged to Sons of Confederate Veterans and was a member of the Hibiscus Club.
Prior to retirement, he was an inspector for the Florida Department of Agriculture for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Loretta Graves, of Vero Beach; son, Charlie Graves, of Vero Beach; daughter, Delilah Graves, of Vero Beach; brother, Royce Graves, of Murrayville, Ga.; and sister, Iris Allen, of Summerville, S.C.
He was preceded in death by his son, William Graves Jr.; and daughter, Deborah Graves.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960; and Riverview Baptist Church, 4601 N. Old Dixie Highway, Fort Pierce, FL 34946.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 at Riverview Baptist Church, Fort Pierce, with the Rev. Paul Tipton officiating.
Full military honors will follow the service.
Burial will be in Kenansville Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
