Tommy Wayne Graves, age 71, of Chicago, IL, passed away on April 27, 2022, in Des Plaines, IL. He was born on December 26, 1950, in Martin, TN, to Thomas and Wayne Sue (Ray) Graves.

Tommy was known as an Old Southern Boy, storyteller, and jokester. He was always up for a game of cards, and a chance to play with his grandkids and great-grandkids. He was a hard worker and natural caregiver to those around him.

He is survived by his daughters Colleen (Sonny) Dumag and Nicole Graves-Keisler; grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Amber, Autumn and Summer; great-grandchildren Nicholas and Nathan; sister Judy (Harold) Berberich; nephews Johnathan, Steven and David.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry, IL. For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends and loved ones may share memories of Tommy on his tribute wall.