Mr. Ronald Jesse ‘Ron’ Graves Jr., 40, died Friday, April 1, 2011 in Flomaton. He was a native and a resident of Flomaton for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grover and Cassie Graves, and V.T. Thomas and Irene Hollingshead.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Lula Graves of Flomaton; a brother, Denver (Ronda) Graves of Flomaton; three nephews, Tanner Graves, Cole Graves and Mason Graves, all of Pineview; and a number of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 5, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Jesse Lough officiating. Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers will be Tanner Graves, Speedy Brantley, Richard Stuckey, Christopher Thomas, Jacob Newton and Ernie Downing.