William "Ed" Graves of Reeds Spring MO, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 9, 2025 with family by his side at age 62.

Ed was born June 11, 1963 in Branson, MO, the son of Billy Joe Graves, and Martha Sue (Kyper) Graves.

Ed grew up and lived in Reeds Spring his entire life, very well known and liked by all. He knew concrete better than anyone, that was his only career. He was an avid deer hunter, fisher, and a big advocate for being outdoors and enjoying life. His laugh, jokes, and mannerisms would light up the room he was in. Ed loved fish fry's, family/ friend gatherings, sitting in a deer stand and firing up his grill.
He was a great son, brother, father, and grandfather. Ed would do anything to help someone in need.
He loved hard, and played hard. He will be desperately missed by his family and many friends.

Ed is proceeded in death by his father, Billy Joe Graves, his mother Martha Graves, and his brother Jackie Graves.

He is survived by his brother, John Graves and his wife Joni Graves (Reeds Spring, MO), son Ty Graves (Reeds Spring, MO), daughter Tawni Rambo (Nixa, MO), and five grandchildren- Caylee Graves, Waylon Graves, Nelson Graves, Beau Rambo, Brody Rambo, several nieces, nephews, cousin, aunts and uncles.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO. Memorial services will follow the visitation at 6:00 p.m. with Jeff Daniels officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.