Robert 'Joey' Graves

Robert Joel “Joey” Graves, 60, of East Bernard passed away on August 31, 2021. 

Joey was born on June 24, 1961 to Willie and Polly Graves in East Bernard, Texas. 

Joey’s best days were spent in the fields on a tractor, taking road trips, fishing and hunting. On the weekends you could find him antiquing, enjoying time with family and friends or working on some new project or adventure. 

He is survived by his sons Colby Graves, his wife, Kristi and Coan Graves, both of East Bernard. His sister, Melinda Graves of Weatherford, Texas, his brothers, Bud Graves and his wife, Wendy and Rusty and his significant other, Tammy, both of East Bernard. He will be missed by his grandchildren Justin and Makinly Graves. Joey is preceded in death by his parents; his son Blake Graves, and his brother Cam Graves. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, September 6, 9:00 A.M. at East Bernard Methodist Cemetery. 

In Lieu of flowers, family request donation be made to

East Bernard ISD Permanent Scholarship Fund

for Blake Graves, checks mailed to: 

723 College Street, Attn: Louisa Connor, 

East Bernard, Texas 77435 or

Donations made to East Bernard Methodist Cemetery Fund.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.whartonfuneralhome.com

Services under the direction of

Wharton Funeral Home

515 E. Boling Hwy.

Wharton, TX 77488

(979) 532-3410