Billy Soden
To the family and friends of Richard Graves I offer my most sincere condolences in your loss. There are many ways to fall down in our life's journey, and most of us do. The tests we are given challenge us, but God never leaves us and always provides a way through our storms. Jeff, Richard's son, is my best friend and brother in Christ. I thank God for bringing a person like Jeff into my life, and I thank Richard for bringing Jeff into this world. When you all remember Richard as you will every day for the rest of your lives, I just wanted you all to know that Richard lives on in te heart of his son, Jeff. Jeff loved his dad, and I have no doubt whatsoever that Richard's influence on his son is, in part, is the reason why Jeff has always gotten back up from a fall, and has weathered every storm. Jeff has a heart of gold, and one does not acquire that kind of character, attitude, and mettle without the influence of loving guidance given selflessly from all of one's parents. God bless you all, and on behalf of Jeff, "Thank you dad, for bringing me life and for all you have done."
~ Billy Soden on behalf of Dr. Reverend Pastor Jeff Graves.