Howard Ross Graves, age 93 of Smyrna, TN passed away April 6, 2016. Mr. Graves was born January 4, 1923 in Nashville, TN to the late Howard and Olive Ross Graves.Mr. Graves was a proud Veteran serving with the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II.He is survived by his son, William R. Graves, Sr.; daughter, Susan Patterson; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Graveside services will be held at 1 P.M., Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.