Thomas Eugene Graves went to eternal rest on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Mildred “Millie” Donohue Graves. Father of Sherry McDaniel (Keith), Dawn Chiasson (Blake), and Tammy St. Angelo (Stephen). Son of the late Volina Carruthers Graves and the late Valree Durham Graves. Brother of Donald Graves (Victoria) and of the late Robert Doyle Graves and of the late Lillian Graves Thibodeaux. Grandfather of Ashley Williams, Blake J. Chiasson, Jr. (Krista), Daniel Seghers, Jr. (Rose) and Kathryn McDaniel. Great grandfather of Mackenzie Williams, Izabella Williams, Bryce Chiasson, Kade Chiasson and Ann Seghers. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Born in McComb, Mississippi, he moved to New Orleans, after his honorable discharge from the United States Air Force and worked for over 30 years with the New Orleans Fire Department as a Fire Inspector/Arson Investigator. He will be forever remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, who loved people, life, adventure and travel. The family would like to thank the medical providers especially Drs. Borne, Marquette, Mutter and Silinsky along with the staff of Pulse Home Health for their kindness and exceptional care given to Tom during his illness.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Algiers, LA. Interment, St. Bartholomew Cemetery.
Everyone attending are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at
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