Robert E. Graves, 98, of Perryton, Tx passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  A private family graveside service is scheduled in Ochiltree Cemetery in Perryton, TX with Rev. Steve Rogers officiating. The funeral home in Perryton will be open for viewing/visitation Friday (1/14/22) 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday (1/15/22) 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Robert was born December 31, 1923 in Hardesty, Ok to Ennis and Edna (Girourd) Graves. He graduated valedictorian of his high school class in 1943 and enlisted in the army. He served overseas from 1943-1946 with the 175 ^th Ordinance Depot Company in WWII. He married Betty Jo Pipkin June 26, 1947. She preceded him in death in 2012. He was actively involved in farming and ranching in Ochiltree County. He was president of the Texas Wheat Producers and Ochiltree Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Community Worship Center in Perryton. He married Thelma Holdman on December 3, 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma of the home; son, John (Angie) Graves of Amarillo, Tx; daughter, Joan Graves of Crosbyton, Tx; granddaughter Camille (Matt) Torres of Tulsa, Ok and Audra (Paul) Guess of Plainview, Tx; great-grandsons, Tucker and Eli Torres of Tulsa, Ok; daughter in-law, Sharon Graves of Perryton, Tx; brother, Kenneth Graves of Oklahoma City, Ok; sisters, Ester Rice of El Reno, Ok and Mary Lou Johnson of Guymon, Ok.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jo (Pipkin) Graves; son, Jim Graves; sisters, Imo Gene Giesler and Ruth Pruitt.

The family requests memorials be sent to Community Worship Center or OCJLA Scholarship Fund.