Leonard Earl Graves

Marion Leonard Earl Graves, 71, died Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 6:20 A.M. at West Side Care Center in West Frankfort. Leonard was born May 27, 1933 to John Arvel and Lola (Milan) Graves in Johnston City. He married Sandra Personius on April 21, 1989 in Paducah, Kentucky and she survives in Marion. Leonard was a landscaper. He attended Whiteash Freewill Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Leonard is survived by: His Wife Sandra of Marion Three Step-Sons: Thomas Hughes and wife Nicole of Marion Donald Hughes and wife Graciela, stationed with the US Navy in Spain Billy McCarty and wife Donna of Marion Three Step-Daughters: Peggy Wolaver and fiance Ronnie Borum of Marion Tonya Hughes and fiance John Sanders of West Frankfort Kathy Voights and fiance Tim Owens of Marion Nineteen Grandchildren Six Great Grandchildren Brother Harmon Graves of Ina Sister Beatrice Walker of Crab Orchard Preceded by: Parents, Son Danny Graves and one brother Graveside services will be held Monday, March 28, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at Oddfellows Cemetery in Marion with Tom Shadowens officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. The family would like to express special thanks to Linda & Don Holman, Tom & Marsha Shadowens and Hospice of Southern Illinois for the loving support.