Odell Graves

Odell Lee Graves, 84, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away on the morning of June 17th 2017. Odell was born on June 4, 1934 to Ed Graves and Lealer May Dovie Graves. He is preceded in death by his wife Brenda Graves who passed away in 2016, and his parents. Odell was in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was an electrician and a general contractor who enjoyed working and always staying busy. He enjoyed westerns and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by four sons, Kevin Graves-Derrybery of California, Brian Graves of Bella Vista, Barry Graves of Tonti Town and Bradley Graves of Ada Oklahoma; two daughters, Sherri Childress of Duncan Oklahoma and Dalene Garrett; 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also had former step-children and step-grandchildren that remained very meaningful to him throughout his life. A brief service will be held in his honor at the Revival Tabernacle located at 2608 E Emma Ave. in Springdale at 3 p.m. on Saturday June 24th. Odell will be laid to rest at Wilson Cemetery. Please visit Odell's online memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.