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Jim Graves USAF (Retired) passed away on July 12, 2013 at his home in Seguin, Texas. Jim was born October 22, 1938 to Ray and Nora Graves in Marion, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, their daughter and husband, and grandson all of Seguin. He is also survived by two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Eva Jackson, Thelma Graves, and Barbara Madding.
His 26 year USAF career included two tours of duty in Vietnam where he served as a supervisor of a medical civic action team that provided medical and dental care for Vietnamese villagers in the Mekong Delta. Among the military honors he received were three meritorious and two accommodation medals. He was most proud of the South Vietnam Medal of Honor for his humanitarian medical care.
In his civilian service, Jim retired as Materials Manager from University Hospital Pharmacy Services in San Antonio. Jim loved his years as a life member of the San Antonio Livestock and Rodeo Association where he served on the Horse Show Committee. He also had a life-long passion for the game of golf and played daily before his illness.
Rest in peace, sir.
Vietnam
Jim Graves USAF (Retired) passed away on July 12, 2013 at his home in Seguin, Texas. Jim was born October 22, 1938 to Ray and Nora Graves in Marion, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, their daughter and husband, and grandson all of Seguin. He is also survived by two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Eva Jackson, Thelma Graves, and Barbara Madding.
His 26 year USAF career included two tours of duty in Vietnam where he served as a supervisor of a medical civic action team that provided medical and dental care for Vietnamese villagers in the Mekong Delta. Among the military honors he received were three meritorious and two accommodation medals. He was most proud of the South Vietnam Medal of Honor for his humanitarian medical care.
In his civilian service, Jim retired as Materials Manager from University Hospital Pharmacy Services in San Antonio. Jim loved his years as a life member of the San Antonio Livestock and Rodeo Association where he served on the Horse Show Committee. He also had a life-long passion for the game of golf and played daily before his illness.
Rest in peace, sir.
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