CEC Charles Robert Graves, age 84 and a resident of Pass Christian, died on Monday, June 21, 2010, in Pass Christian.
Mr. Graves served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Vietnam War, and he retired from NMCB #74 on June 30, 1974, after 22 years of service.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Pearl Graves; his wife, Evelyn Juanita Graves and his grandson, Justin Powell Graves.
Mr. Graves is survived by his four daughters, Evelyn Ann Graves of Gulfport, Frances """"Bo"""" Jackson of Poplarville, Charlene Strahan of Gillette, WY, and Randy Graves of Gulfport; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 sons-in-law.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, where friends may visit from 12'Noon until service time. Interment will follow at the Biloxi National Cemetery.