Clyde A Graven

Graven, Clyde A., 96, died April 30, 2018, son of Clyde A. and Marguerite Lehan Graven. He is survived by his loving wife Maura Clark Graven, whom he married August 19, 1943 at Portsmouth, Virginia. Clyde attended St. X High then the University of Tennessee on a football scholarship before joining the Navy immediately following Pearl Harbor. He saw action aboard the USS Alabama in both the North Atlantic and South Pacific campaigns. He was later assigned to the USS Lumen, seeing action in the South Pacific and Okinawa. He earned five battle stars. Graduating in 1948 from Xavier University, Cincinnati, he later attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, becoming an FBI agent for twenty-one years. He was assigned to offices in Chicago, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Marquette, Louisville and Cynthiana. He retired from the FBI in 1972 and became Undersheriff of Kalamazoo County. He was later elected Sheriff, serving until 1984 when he retired to Kentucky. There he did investigative work for the State. He received many awards during his career, including ten commendations from J. Edgar Hoover, the prestigious Liberty Bell Award and Offender Aid and Restoration National Award. He served on the Substance Abuse Council, American Red Cross Board, Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program, United Way Board and taught Christopher Motivation Course 1960-65 throughout Michigan. He received commendations from both the US and Michigan Senates and Houses and recognition for his service from President Ronald Reagan. In retirement he served as President of the Deer Park Neighborhood, Louisville, then on the Board of Palomar Neighborhood, Lexington. For many years he served on the Board of Directors of both Birthright and Catholic Charities of Lexington. He also served six years as Treasurer of the Knights of Columbus, Bluegrass Chapter, and as President then Secretary Treasurer of the Society of Former FBI Agents, Bluegrass Chapter. He is also survived by his beloved children, Mary Beth (Tony) Peddicord, Lexington and Sean (Doreen) Graven, Bronson, MI and his dear grandsons Brian (Tracy), Aaron (Wendy) and Michael (Dana) Peddicord, and great grandchildren Andrew, Alex, Emily and Grace. Also surviving is brother Robert (Mary), Louisville. He was preceded in death by brothers Paul and William and sisters Mary Thornbury, Doris Noe and Margie Kraher. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and dear friends to mourn his passing. A celebration of his life will be held at Pax Christi Church, Lexington, KY on Friday May 4, 2018 with visitation from 9:30am to 10:45am, with a Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Inurnment and reception to follow at Pax Christi. Memorials may be made to Birthright, Catholic Charities or Pax Christi Church, all of Lexington. Arrangements by Clark Legacy Center in Brannon Crossing. www.clarklegacycenter.com