Chief Warrant Officer Tyrone Graves, affectionately known as "T-Tyme" was born on June 20, 1969 in Sumter, S.C. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Sentara Regional Medical Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

CWO3 Tyrone Graves was the son of Mrs. Annie Mae McCray Graves and the late James Herbert Graves. Tyrone attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Furman High School in 1987. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1988.

During his early years of life CWO3 Graves was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church, in which he considered his church home. Tyrone was also a member of William Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in Chicago, Illinois. CWO3 Graves was joined in holy matrimony to Debra "Dayna" Garrett-Graves.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Debra "Dayna" Garrett-Graves of Chesapeake, VA; his mother, Annie Mae McCray Graves of Sumter, SC; four brothers: James R. Graves of Sumter, SC, Herbert L. Graves (Kimberly) of Virginia Beach, VA, Eric Graves of Hopkins, SC and Maurice Graves of Sumter, SC; and one sister, Felisha S. Graves of Sumter, SC; ten sisters-in-law: Patricia (Tony) Bolar of Magnolia, TX, Katherine Harris of Beaufort, SC, Brinda (Robert) Massey, of Jacksonville, NC, Phylecia (Levi) Rivers of Beaufort, SC, Willie Mae (Bari) Williams of Columbus, GA, Ronnie (Daniel) Brock of Falls Church, VA, Melissa (Tyrone) Moultrie of Greenville, SC, Dorothy (Andrew) Pinkney of Huger, SC, Hannah Garrett of Charleston, SC, and Carolyn Garrett of Atlanta, GA; one brother-in-law, Kane (Sherry) Dunbar of Montgomery, TX; two god-children, Eric Graves, Jr. of Irmo, SC and Devyn Hall of Magnolia, SC.; two special aunts, Annietti China and Janetti McFadden both of Sumter, SC; and four paternal aunts; his best friends, Jerry Howard of Chicago, IL and Charles Courtney of Baltimore, MD, his four-legged companions, Taz and Dallas Graves; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to his father, CWO3 Graves, was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Lizzie Johnson Graves; maternal grandparents, Albert and Lillian McCray; a niece, Taylen Wilson; along with six uncles, and one aunt.

Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

CW03 Graves will be placed in the church on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 1pm for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 2pm at Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church 1400 Mulberry Church Road Sumter, SC 29153, with Pastor Leroy Blanding, Officiating and Dr. Nate Brock, Eulogist.

Interment will follow in Mulberry Church Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at 1246 Mooneyham Road Sumter, SC 29153.