Randell Graves

Randell Graves, age 57, of Carthage, Panola County, Texas, formerly of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in the Deadwood Community of Panola County on Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026.

He was born on June 12, 1968, in Carthage, Texas, to Fred Douglas Graves, Jr. and Gloria Jean Williams Graves. Randell graduated from Carthage High School with the Class of 1987 and later earned his CDL from truck driving school. He dedicated many years to his work as a truck driver, and currently was employed with Estes Trucking.

Randell had a deep love for the Lord and faithfully served in ministry at Eagle Wings Ministry in Carthage. He found great joy in riding motorcycles, fishing, and sharing good meals with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his infant brothers, Lorenzo and Terry Graves, and his sister-in-law, Oticia Graves.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving parents, Fred Graves, Jr. and Gloria Graves; his devoted wife, Kisha Graves; and his siblings, Melissa Washington and husband David, Pastor Marvin Graves and wife Linda, Mark Graves, and Gregg Graves and wife LaRonda. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, extended family members, and a cherished church family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Eagle Wings Ministry, 1794 U.S. Highway 79 South in Carthage, with Pastor Mario Osby officiating under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Paradise Cemetery in the Deadwood Community. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.