Darrell Bud "Spud" Graves

Darrell Bud "Spud" Graves, 43, of Tellico Plains went home to be with the Lord suddenly Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bud Graves; his mother, Deloris Cross; grandparents, Robert and Dessie Cross and grandmother, Zona Graves.

He was of the Christian faith. Spud enjoyed fishing and "get togethers" with family and friends.

Survived by his sister and brother-in-law,Melissa and Jorge Morales; aunts and uncle, LaVern McKinley, Beatrice Craver,Sandra Smith,Evelyn Myers,Raymond Cross,Carl Cross,William Cross,Abern Cross and Joe Dean and Polly Graves; nieces and nephews,Emily and Jorge Morales andBradley Thomas; cousins,Ben and Bryan Graves andTerry Gioannini; several other cousins and family members.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Myers Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in Myers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lance England officiating. Committal service to follow at Unicoi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Myers Funeral Home, PO Box 132, Tellico Plains, TN 37385.