Jim Gary Graves, 44, of Nederland, Texas died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at his residence. Jim was born January 13, 1966 in Wichita, Kansas to Elton Larry Graves and Darlene Davis Graves. He was a lifelong area resident and a Self Employed Contractor. Surviving relatives include his brother, Larry Graves of Nederland, Texas; sister, Kristie Dawn Graves of Winnie, Texas; grandfather, Elton T. Graves; uncles and aunts, Joe and Nelda Castleman of Port Neches, Texas; Joey and Michelle Graves of Victoria, Texas; nieces; Clara Peters, Ashley Graves-Patterson; nephew, Skyler Peters and several cousins.