William Michael Graves, I

William Michael Graves, I, 73, of DeRidder, LA passed away Friday, April 11, 2025.  Visitation will be Wednesday, April 16 from 5-8pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Thursday, April 17 at 11am at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Whitaker Cemetery.  Rev. Adam Graves will officiate. Mike is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Graves of DeRidder, LA; two children, Amberly Dawn Gassman & Vince of Fayetteville, AR and William Michael “Mikey” Graves, II & Bethany of Cleburne, TX; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Patrick Graves, Jr. & Diane of Pineville, LA, Timothy Graves of DeRidder, LA and David Graves & Darlyne of Walker, LA; sister-in-law, Marilyn Graves of Cape Girardeau, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pat & Liz Graves; and brother, Danny Graves. Condolences can be made at chaddickfuneralhome.com