Kenneth G. “Jerry” Graves

Kenneth G. “Jerry” Graves age 76, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home under the care of Great Lakes Hospice. He was born January 18, 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Kenneth E. & Mabel M. (Carr) Graves. He had a long career as an entrepreneur in the heavy equipment and trucking industry, and retired to his hobby farm. Kenneth is survived by his wife Wanda; children David & (Analiza) Graves of Washington, Randy & (Kathie) Graves and Robert Graves of Greenville; 7 grandchildren Nadia, Zachory, Mallory, Jesse, Vanessa, Aaliyah, and Ysabelle Graves; two great grandchildren Jayden and Zelda; sister Joan Redner of Jenison, Sharon Baragar of Kentwood and Tammy & (Scott) Jirtle of Jenison and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Graves, mother Mabel Rhoades, grandson Jacob Graves, in laws Hiram & Mary Jane Pixley, and his brother in law Walter Pixley. Family will be having a private ceremony to scatter the ashes, date to be determined.