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Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Jerry Wayne Graves, 74, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, June 20th at his residence. He was born on September 23, 1951, the son of the late Truman Graves and Edith (Gray) Graves. He was a member of the Freedom #2 Missionary Baptist Church; Jerry was also a lifelong farmer and member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association. He loved his precious dog Sissy and the companionship she provided.
He is survived by two daughters, Leneigh Cunningham and Abby Copeland (Josh) of Knoxville, Tennessee; Six grandchildren, Alex Combs (Havannah), Aiden Combs, Layne Copeland, Layla Copeland, Adleigh Cunningham and Eliza Cunningham; One great grandchild, Riggin Combs; One brother, Terry Graves of Florida; and one sister Virginia Wilson of Florida also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Mabry Graves, and two sisters, Athlene Helton, Katheryne Stewart; and one brother Freddie Graves.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25th at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home with burial in the Freedom #2 Cemetery. Brother Terry Ford will officiate the service.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is both honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Jerry Graves.
Bartley & Sons Funeral Home
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