Vernon John Graves
Vernon John Graves, 87, of Ridge Manor, Florida, formerly of Taylor County died Friday September 14, 2007 at the home of his daughter, Cynthia. He was the son of the late John and Ruby Buche Graves. He was born February 24, 1920. He was a heavy-equipment operator with Local 150. He was also The Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge #481 in Momence, Illinois during 1967. He was a member of Sherburnville Christian Church. He enjoyed aviation, golfing, hunting, fishing and playing pool. He was married October 17, 1942, in Grant Park to Margaret Keen. She preceded him in death, July 15, 1926. He was also preceded in death by five sisters, Arlene, Neeva, Hazel, Nelda, Margaret and Ruby, one brother, Orvin, one daughter, Linda and one granddaughter, Morgan. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Joseph and Doreen Graves of Momence, Cynthia and Vernon Chase of Ridge Manor, Florida and Shelly and Dan Couwenhoven of Momence, ten grandchildren and fourteen grandchildren, two brothers, Veryl Graves of Momence and Dean Graves of Ash Flat, Arkansas, three sisters, Velda Hamann and Harriet Webb of Morocco, Indiana and Ethel Jones of DeMotte, Indiana. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday at the Lyon DeWitt Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Jim Durham, officiating. Pallbearers Jason Chase Jason Couwenhoven Jonathan Graves Allen Graves Vernon Chase Dan Couwenhoven
