Bryan D. Graves

September 16, 1974 - October 25, 2020

Bryan D. Graves 46 of Columbus, Indiana passed away Sunday October 25, at his residence. Bryan was born September 16, 1974 in Flemington, NJ to Gene and Martha (Phillips) Graves. Bryan was a pastor for 24 years serving at New Covenant Community Church in New Jersey, Webster Assembly of God in Webster New York, Lima Baptist Church in Lima New York, Garden City Church of Christ in Columbus and was an associate pastor of New Life Community Church in Nashville. He enjoyed being a coach with Basketball and Beyond and a soccer coach with Columbus Parks and Recreation. He was a chaplain and leader with Trial Life Troop IN0110. Bryan was survived by his wife, Amy C. Graves, whom he married on July 13, 1996; parents, Gene and Martha Graves; daughters, Julia, Breanna and Sarah Graves, son, Zachary Graves; brother Perry Graves all of Columbus; sister Carrie (Chris) Pletcher of Wellington, CO and five nephews. Bryan was Preceded by his grandparents Archie and Marie Graves and John and Edith Phillips. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 am Saturday October 31, 2020 at New Life Community Church 1450 N State Rd 135, Nashville, IN 47448 with Pastor Tim Conboy officiating. There will be no time of visitation prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Amy requests you honor Bryan with a donation to: Support kids education-- Zelle app bank transfer to Amy using email: [email protected] OR Support Inheritance of Hope-- A ministry to families with a terminally ill parent. Go to inheritanceofhope.org Recipient email: [email protected] Arrangements were entrusted to Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message of condolence to the Graves family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com