Mr. Henry Sims Graves, 80, of Pageland, South Carolina went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 15, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on September 23, 1936 in Chesterfield County to the late Samuel Major Graves and Thelma Sims Graves. Henry grew up in the Pageland Community where he later met and married, Mrs. Ruth Estridge Graves. He was the owner and operator of Graves Plumbing and Septic which he helped many families in Pageland and the surrounding areas. Henry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served as a Sergeant in the National Guard as well as being a member of High Point Baptist Church as well as being a former Deacon of White Plains Baptist Church and a member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #58. In addition to his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara C. Graves, brother, Samuel Major Graves Jr., sisters Ruth Towery and Mettie Graves. Those left to celebrate and remember his life include his loving wife, Ruth Estridge Graves of Pageland, South Carolina, sons, Mike Graves (Rhonda) of Pageland, South Carolina and Jeff Graves (Heidi) of Camden, South Carolina, daughter, Cathy Bradford of Pageland, South Carolina, grandchildren, David Graves, Ryan Graves, Bennett Graves, Anna Katherine Graves, Mary Claire Graves, Crystal Nicholson (Ryan) and Michael Bradford, great-grandchildren, Hannah Nicholson, Natalyn Nicholson, Patrick Nicholson and Rhett Nicholson. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at High Point Baptist Church with Pastor Rodney Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at High Point Baptist Church Family Life Center, 16 High Point Church Road, Pageland, South Carolina 29728. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to High Point Baptist Church, 16 High Point Church Road, Pageland South Carolina 29728. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Graves Family. Cemetery Details White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery 3470 White Plains Church Road Jefferson, SC 29718 Loading map Previous Events Service MAY 17. 2:30 PM (ET) High Point Baptist Church 16 High Point Church Rd Pageland, SC 29728 Loading map