Donald Edward Graves, 86, of Cumberland, passed away on March 4, 2019.Born on August 4, 1932, in Roanoke County, Virginia, he was the son of Walter Berkley and Norine (Hunt) Graves. He was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife of 59 1/2 years, Martha Jane "Tess" Graves. In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by his baby sister, Mary Margaret, and brothers, David Payton Graves and Wilburn Berkley Graves.Surviving are sons, Donald E. Graves, II and wife Dianna, Waco, TX, and Timothy D. Graves and wife Stacy, Cumberland; daughter, Terri Graves Cordle and husband Timothy, Williamsburg, VA; seven grandchildren, Anna Cordle-Harry and husband Mitchell, Thomas Cordle, Paul Cordle, Bethany Graves, Cassie Graves, Nathaniel Graves, and Elizabeth Graves; two great grandchildren Danielle Furnace, and Caroline Furnace; one sister, Naomi Frances Holt, of Hampton, VA; and two sisters-in-law, Ethel Graves, Mequon, WI, and Vilma Graves, Richmond, VA.Donald served in the U.S. Air Force for five years from 1952-1957. He was trained as a Russian Linguist and was stationed in Turkey for the majority of his service. He then enrolled in Virginia Polytechnic Institute, earning a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He began his career with Hercules Aerospace in December 1958, working in various managerial positions for over 36 years until his retirement in March, 1994.Above all, Donald adored his wife Tess and put his family above everything else in his life. He was unique and will be sorely missed.Family and friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 15205 McMullen Hwy SW, Cresaptown, on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow visitation at the funeral home at 4 p.m. with Rev. Frankie Revell officiating.Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com