CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Harry M. Graves, age 90, entered into rest at his home in Clearlake with his loving family by his side.

 
A native of Englewood, Kansas, Harry lived in Lake County for 45 years.
 
He loyally served his country in the US Navy, attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer, as a Data Systems Technician, serving during WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
 
He was a Life Member of American Legion Post 437, Life Member of VFW Post 2337, Pearl Harbor Survivors, DAV, and a very active and long-time member of the Lake County Funeral Honors Team, amongst a few.
 
After his military service, Harry joined NASA in Texas as a computer technician, working on Apollo XVI and the last Gemini flight to the moon.
 
Harry is survived by his children, Cedric Graves, Kevin Graves and Noah Graves; stepchildren, Lloyd (Diane) Muchmore, Linda (late Jerry) Conatser and Debra (Robert) Hawkins; and sisters, June Whisenhunt, and Isola Roberts. Harry also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
 
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years, Ruth D. Graves; stepdaughter, Lorraine McElroy; and parents, James and Eda Graves.
 
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.
 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel thence to Lower Lake Cemetery where military honors will be rendered by the US Navy under the auspices of Lake County Funeral Honors Team.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Lake County Funeral Honors Team, P.O. Box 1365, Kelseyville, CA 95451.
 
Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your memories by signing Harry’s online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com.

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