Rodney William Graves

August 12, 1957 - September 24, 2017

DELMAR- Rodney William Graves, 60, of Delmar, and formerly of Ohio, sadly passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home while doing what he loved. He was born August 12, 1957 in Branford, Connecticut, a son of the late William P. Graves and Delia Martha (Diffin) Graves. Rod proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a third generation welder and while living many years in Ohio, he worked as a welder and fabricator for the City of Athens. As owner and operator of No Coast Choppers he built motorcycle frames for Harley Davidson and others. He will be remembered as a talented mechanic who loved to work on and drive micro-sprint and stock cars. Building and collecting remote control airplanes and working on his snow mobiles were also favorite hobbies. He loved the outdoors, especially Gar fishing and hunting. Rod was also a music lover and for several years he owned Twin Towers Karaoke. He is survived by his long time companion, Gloria J. Roberts of Delmar; brothers, Danny Graves of Delmar and Kirt Graves (wife, Marjorie) of Albany, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Rosalee E. Atkinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Ehinger. Services will be private at the request of Rod’s family. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.