Funeral Services for Mr. Billy Pat Graves will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the Wade Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Graves, age 89, passed away from this life on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his residence in the Williamsburg Community. Reverend Mike Aultman will officiate. A private interment will be in the Williamsburg Baptist Church Cemetery.

Wade Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Billy Don Graves, Greg Graves, Ronald Graves, Matt Graves, Josh Graves, Colby Graves, Blake Graves, and Mose Weary.

Billy Pat Graves was born on March 11, 1938, in Williamsburg, to Joel Patrick Graves and Mattie Lela Folse Graves. Mr. Graves loved logging and farming and was successful in both ventures. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard and a member of Victory Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Pat and Lela Graves; a son, Jimmy Glenn Graves; a granddaughter, Nicole Graves; and four sisters.

His wife of 72 years, Mrs. Mary Lou Reynolds Graves passed away from this life less than 2 days after Mr. Graves did. Reunited once again in eternal life with Jesus.

Survivors include his 4 sons, Billy Don (Judy) Graves, Jeff Graves, Greg (Karin) Graves, and Ronald (Lynn) Graves, all of Collins; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 11:00am until 12:00pm at Wade Funeral Home.