On January 29, 2024, Andrew L. Graves entered the gates of heaven unexpectedly.  Andrew entered the world on March 13, 1983 and was just 40 years young.  He was the beloved  son of Peggy and Jack Graves. He was a loving and cherished brother to Casey and Brooke Graves, Justin and Lindsey Graves, and Sara and Mike Barron. Andrew was a grandson, uncle, cousin, brother in law, and friend to so many. He grew up in South St Louis County and attended Lindbergh High School. Andrew was a talented tradesman in carpentry. Andrew's passion was his love of music and art. He loved playing the piano especially for the veterans at the Missouri Veterans Home. Andrew was a talented musician, playing the guitar and piano. There wasn't an electronic he couldn't fix and loved working on motorcycles and cars. He loved his nieces and nephews more than life and cherished his time with them. Landen, Noah, Blake, McKenzie, Ava, Sadie, Harper and Kellan; he loved them all so much. Animals also held a very special place in his heart. Andrew had a personality and smile that would make anyone laugh. His heart was gold and his family and friends will treasure the great memories they had with him.

Visitation scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at Grace Church,  2695 Creve Coeur Mill Rd., Maryland Heights (1-314)292-8300.

A Funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at Grace Church, Maryland Heights.Interment to follow in the Olney Cemetery, Olney, Missouri. Memorial donations may be made to the Endangered Wolf Sanctuary, Eureka, MO, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379  (636) 528-8244.  Family and friends are invited to sign our online guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com