Lovin Howard Graves, age 65, of Westmoreland, Tennessee entered this life on August 2, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the loving son of Lovin “Joe” Graves and Alta Willene (Mink) Bilbrey. Howard entered into rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 surrounded by family in Greenwood, Indiana. Howard graduated from Westmoreland High School. He worked for Chrysler where he made many lifelong friends before becoming an over the road driver for Creasy Trucking with his dad. He then worked along side his father and uncle (Alfred) farming tobacco, hay, cattle, and horses on his family’s farm. Howard enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and was an avid pool player. He earned the name “Pimp Daddy” among his friends in his pool league and even traveled to Las Vegas for tournaments. Of all of Howard’s accomplishments and talents, his greatest gift was the love and compassion he had for others. Howard was a man who would give you the shirt off his back if he had it to give.
He is survived by his mother (Willene), son (Daniel), daughter (Amy), grandchildren (Faith, Austin, Bristol, and Marley), sisters (Norma Jean and Lisa), nieces (Robin and Leslie), many cousins and great nieces.
Howard is preceded in death by his father (Lovin “Joe” Graves), uncle (Alfred Graves) and his grandparents (Elveta and Shrilda Mink and Lonnie and Grace Graves).
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Indiana Funeral Care – Greenwood Chapel, 2433 East Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46143. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. A funeral procession will immediately follow, burial in London Cemetery, Fairland, Indiana. Please share memories and condolences online at www.indianafuneralcare.com. Indiana Funeral Care entrusted with arrangements.
Tena Graves Napolitan says
My dear Howard.
I will miss you so much. Glad that you wanted to talk to me (as best you could) during this last part of your journey. You know you meant the world to me. I wish I could have helped you more. I was always thankful you were such a big part of my life. We joked about our childhood and family. We shared such great memories of years ago. And we shared the problems of current days.
Nobody can replace you on my heart This is very hard for me to say goodbye. God Bless you. I know you are in heaven and will be safe. Share that wonderful love of people with those who have welcomed you to heaven. Miss you so much.
Debbie McMurtry says
Howard, We will sure miss you running around our little small town and all the laughter we shared. I thought about you the other day when I had made you that blackberry cobbler that time and how much you liked it. Gonna miss you ole buddy.
Betty Lamb says
Howard, I will miss you , but will see you soon and looking forward to that family reunion that we talked about with the Lord Jesus and all our loved ones . I love you and will miss you. My favorite cousin
An old bar friend says
Howard, you were one of the best men and best pool shots I’ve ever known. I’ll miss you everyday. Rest easy, Pimp.
Brent and Becca says
You will certainly be missed, dear friend. You were an amazing man and one of the best pool players around. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends. Sugar Grove will never be the same. Rest in sweet peace, Pimp. We will always remember you!
Carla Perdue says
Howard you’ll never know how much you meant to me. My Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners will be lonesome without you! I feel like I’ve lost one of the best friends I’ve ever had. And I should have married you every time you asked me to. Please rest in peace and I’ll see you when I get to Heaven too! Just think about how we’ll sit and talk to Jim and all our old friends… Love you Howard!!!
Lisa Sloan Butler says
Howard I know you’re in a much better place than here on Earth. I’m so thankful for every day I got to spend time with you. I’ll forever love and miss you sweetie. You are definitely the best brother I could have ever been blessed with. My heart will never be the same again without you. Your memories will live with me and everyone else who was lucky enough to have known you. Tell Joe Lovin and Alford we love and miss them I know you’re having a great reunion with everyone.
Kellie Crow says
Howard, I am so glad I was able to spend some time with you and talk with you before you left this earth, I always felt we had a special bond as cousins, and I will miss you very much. We love you Howard. Rest well.
Nicole Crow says
Howard, I wish you a beautiful journey and send you lots of love your way. I’m glad I got to spend a little time with you and talk about Tennessee. It meant alot to me. You’re definitely one of my favorite cousins, always spoke your mind. I love you so much and will miss you dearly.
Suzette says
Howard you were such a sweet kind loving soul.You will be missed dearly.Rest easy my friend
Sheila Neptune says
Howard we shared some good times and a lot of laughs. I will miss you and you still carry a special place in my heart. I love you my friend.
J RedDog Atkins says
Howard you’re in PEACE now, no more Pain. RIP, I will be with ya soon Brother!!! Much Love!!!
Sugar Grove Tavern says
The place won’t be the same without you. We’ll miss you.