James L. Graves Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James L. Graves of Paris, Texas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 4, 2026 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Graves to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Herman Graves and Maggie Lorene Jones Graves; and his daughter Jana Graves Kennedy. He is survived by: his wife Beulah Faye Howell; his children, Jeri Wooldridge (Larry) and Russell Graves (Monica); his son-in-law Mike Kennedy; and his grandchildren, Jamie Graves Dekat (Daniel), Brittnee Wooldridge, Kara Kennedy Mabrey (Bill), Rob Graves (Cameryn), Stephen Wooldridge, Cole Kennedy (Lizzy) and Kyle Kennedy. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to North Lamar Education Foundation, James Graves Vocational Scholarship at P.O. Box 1972, Paris, Texas 75461, or to Bethel Cemetery Association of Franklin County, ℅ Neta Kemp, 13161 FM 115, Scroggins, TX 75480.
