Willie H. Graves, Jr.

Willie H. Graves passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022, at University of Maryland Regional Medical Center in Largo, Maryland. He was born on February 14, 1946, in Washington DC to Willie H. Graves and Agnes Gwynn Graves. He was their only son and the oldest of their three children. Willie attended Washington D.C. public schools and graduated from Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. in 1964. He proudly served in the US Army, and he was honorably discharged in 1968. Following his military experience, Willie moved back to Washington, DC where he studied and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Benjamin Franklin University now part of George Washington University. Willie had a long career in the federal government having served over 37 years before he retired. His early work experience included working in the Department of Energy, Cost of Living Council, Price Commission, and the Library of Congress. From these early positions he moved to the Internal Revenue Service where he spent most of his career. Prior to retiring, he held several positions while working in the Internal Revenue Service, including Chief, Systems and Report Management Branch, Chief, Systems Stabilization Section, Budget and Accounting Analyst and Chief, Accounting Unit in the Operations Branch. Following his long government career, Willie devoted his time and talent volunteering in and giving back to the community. He volunteered to serve as Treasurer for the Washington Tennis Association (WTA), Mid-Eastern Tennis Association (META) and the Lake Arbor Civic Association (LACA). Willie also served on the Board of Directors for the Nation’s Capital Area United States Bowling Congress Association (NCAUSBCA). He enjoyed spending free time bowling, playing tennis and card games, buying the latest gadgets, grilling on his deck and spending time with family and friends. Willie is survived by his wife, Carol Tyrance Graves; his two sisters, Linda Graves Rivers (Harry) and Denise Darcel Graves; his nephew, Harry Rivers, Jr.; his niece, Cherise Graves; his two great nieces Tala Jordan and Ajya Jordan; his mother-in-law, Marian T. Tyrance; his two sisters-in-law, Dianne Tyrance-Neal (Eddie) and Linda Tyrance-Strickland (Timothy); his step-daughter, Erika Seabrooks, his nephew, James Neal and his niece, Tia Strickland. Many extended family members, dear friends, and former colleagues will truly miss him, his stewardship, and his availability to support others. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Willie’s memory to either Saint Columba's Episcopal Church at 4201 Albemarle Street, Washington, DC 20016 or Lake Arbor Foundation, Inc. at 1399 Golf Course Drive, Mitchellville, MD 20721.

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Willie H. Graves, Jr.

February 14, 1946 - November 7, 2022