Ernest J. Graves, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 28, 2022. He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Ernest L. & Elsie D. Graves and was an Alumni of Wadsworth High School, Class of 1973. Ernie enjoyed music and going on walks and hikes.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Philip.

Surviving are sister, Elsie (Jeff) Nicodemus; brother, John (Lillian); nieces and nephews, Chris (Briana) Nicodemus, Jennifer (Andrew) Knafel, Michael Nicodemus, Sonshine (Lance) Jacobsen, and Shawn (Angela) Miller.

Funeral Services will be held, at 3:00pm, on MONDAY, February 7, 2022 at Cox- McNulty Funeral Home, 1376 High Street, Wadsworth. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 2:00-3:00pm at the funeral home. Private interment will take place at West Rushville Cemetery.