Mr. Karl Graves, 57, was born April 27, 1964, in Vicksburg, MS. Karl passed away at UMC Cancer Institute Center on February 15, 2022. Karl was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Joel Graves, Sr., and Mrs. Bessie Mae Graves, his brother; Mr. Johnny Graves, and two nephews; Mr. Karl Singleton and Mr. Devin Moore.

Karl leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Franchestus Graves of Bossier City, LA; one son Karl Demond Hooker of Knoxville, TN, two-step children; Clement Jones, Jr. and Brianna Jones both of Bossier City, LA; one granddaughter; Angel Hooker of Knoxville, TN, four sisters; Eunice P. Graves, Mary E. Graves, Janice L. Graves all of Vicksburg, MS and Aneice B. Graves of Memphis, TN, three brothers; Joel Graves, Jr. (Essie), Eddie Graves, Sr. (Ruby), Donald Graves, Sr. (Diane) all of Vicksburg, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at 2:00 pm at The Vicksburg City Auditorium with Pastor Pervis Hussan, officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home.