Ronnie Graves

A private family memorial service will be held for Ronnie Graves, 71, who passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. Pastor Adam Soliz of Westminster Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Ronnie was cremated according to his wishes.

Ronnie was born June 29, 1943 in Roswell, NM to Clifford Graves and Morretta Wilson who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his daughter Colleen Graves; brothers Orville Graves, Clifford "Pinky" Graves and Edward Olean Graves.

Those left to cherish his memory is the love of his life for 48 years, his wife Diane Graves; daughter Melissa Peterson and husband George; grandchildren Ashla Blair and husband Billy and Kaytlyn Peterson; great grandchildren Corey Peterson and Anna Blair and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ronnie lived all his life in Roswell, NM and was of the Presbyterian faith. He worked for the Roswell Police Department and the Lovington Police Department were he retired as a Sergeant. Ronnie loved hunting and fishing especially with his family. He also loved to competition shooting, camping, telling old stories, but most of all Ronnie loved his family and his four legged babies.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice and previous doctor, Dr. Rader.

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