Mr. Tony “Gravey” Graves, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at his home. Tony was born in Tompkinsville on June 4, 1974, the son of Willie and Linda (Fletcher) Graves. He was a 1993 graduate of Tompkinsville High School; Tony was employed by Stephens Manufacturing.
In addition to his parents, Willie and Linda Graves, he is survived by his wife of thirty years, Sarah (Meadows) Graves of Tompkinsville. Two sons, Justin Graves of Celina, Tennessee and Joe Graves and companion Desi Fahey of Tompkinsville, two granddaughters, Sophia Graves and Joanna Graves. Two brothers, Chris Graves and fiancé Heather Muse and Derrick Graves and wife Stacy, mother-in-law Barbara Meadows, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Tony was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Willie “Dude” Meadows.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Bartley & Sons Funeral Home in Tompkinsville, with burial to follow in the New Hope Cemetery in Celina, Tennessee. Dale Reagan will officiate the service.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and again on Sunday morning after 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.
Pallbearers: Justin Graves, Joe Graves, Greg Gentry, Kevin Norris, Chris Graves, and Derrick Graves
Honorary Pallbearers: Willie Graves, Jesse “Bub” Meadows, Cam Murphy, and Joe Moody
Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Graves and his family at this time.
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