Donald Edward Graves – Transitioned this life on May 28, 2015 at his residence. He was a WWII Veteran and retired from Greyhound Bus Lines with 25 years of service. He was the oldest member of The Mount Zion Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Graves; daughters, Donna Blakney, Sonya Gwinn; son, Carlos E. Graves Sr.; granddaughter, Sonya Sullivan; great-grand-son, Vent Sullivan. Left to cherish his memories; 2 daughters, Vicki (Michael) Burris, Tamela Griffin and son Jerry E. Graves Sr.; 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and the Mt. Zion Church family. The family will receive friends Friday, June 5, 2015 from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. with the Home Going Celebration to immediately follow with Rev. Johnnie Skinner officiating. Interment will immediately follow at TN Veterans Cemetery 5901 Lyons View Pike with the Unity dove release ceremony and blanket presentation. The family will assemble at 3124 Culpepper Dr.