Howard James Graves Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Howard James Graves Sr. of Albany, New York, born in Brownsville, Tennessee, who passed away on June 20, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marshall Graves and Lula Mae Rogers; and his sister Sarah Phillips. He is survived by: his wife Betty Ruth Graves (Martin); his children, Howard Graves Jr., Beverly Foster (Larry), Shonta Boivin (Jason), Kesha Graves and Justin Graves; his grandchild Jacque Winston; his siblings, LeeAnna Taylor (Jake), Lee Graves Sr. (Shirley), Joe Graves (Cathy), Laura Singleton and Nadine Watkins (Terry); and his close friends, James Taylor, LeVoy Reed and Pat Hardy. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.