Obituary

Glen Dale Graves

December 28, 1940 - August 17, 2024

Glen Dale Graves, age 83 and a lifelong resident of the Hays Creek Community, passed away early Saturday morning August 17, 2024 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was born on December 28, 1940 and was a graduate of Franklinton High School, where he was a proud member of the F.H.S. Demon Band. Glen was retired as a supervisor after a long career with Dairyman, Inc. He always loved farming and taking care of his cows. Glen enjoyed watching old Western TV shows and movies. He was a longtime active member of Hays Creek Southern Baptist Church.

Survived by: Wife of 59 years: Sylvia Brumfield Graves of Hays Creek; Daughter and Son in law: Misty and John Wyble of Franklinton; Son: Gregory Glen Graves of Hays Creek; 3 Grandchildren: Nick and Linda Wyble of Fort Walton Beach, FL; Alex Chrisann Wyble, Jarrett Wyble both of Franklinton; 3 Great-grandchildren: Gianna, Giselle, and Garrett Wyble; Brother and Sister in law: Buddy and Mary Sue Graves of Hays Creek; Sisters in law: Emma Graves, Claire Graves; Also numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Jasper and Jesse Graves, brothers Thomas Loyd Graves, Carey Lester Graves, father in law and mother in law Louis L. Brumfield and Ina Wood Brumfield.

Visitation will be at Hays Creek Baptist Church (29043 W. Hayes Creek Road, Franklinton) on Saturday August 24th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the church at 1:00 pm Saturday with Rev. Frederick Brumfield and Rev. Ronnie Chaisson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers: Nick Wyble, Jarrett Wyble, Ricky Jenkins, Hayden Owens, Jamey Holden, Jackson Gilmore

Honorary Pallbearers are Gary Brumfield, Russell Nielson,