Richard Ellis Graves "Santa Clause" age 66 of Murfreesboro, passed away Monday July 1, 2013. A native of Napa, California he was the son of the late Benjamin and Marie Jones Graves. He is also preceded in death by a brother; Gene Graves. Mr. Graves is survived by his sister;Frances and her husband David Hall of Murfreesboro, brother; Frank Jr. and his wife Julie Graves of CA., and several nieces,nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11:00am Friday with a Memorial Service at 12:00 noon Friday at Lighthouse Baptist Church; 3145 North Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro,Tennessee 895-1357. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of local arrangements. On line condolence may be made to www.woodfinchapel.com (615)893-5151.