Kenneth "Kenny"

Eugene Graham Sr.

Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Graham Sr., son of the late Philip E. Graham and Martha Louise Patterson, was born in Carrollton, IL, on January 20, 1938. He departed this life at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 87.

On June 6, 2020, in Bunker, MO, Kenny was united in marriage with Kathleen "Kathy" Wood.

He was a long haul truck driver who ran his own business, a farmer/rancher, a carpenter/builder who, again, ran his own business, a short order cook, a  volunteer firefighter and member of the Water Rescue Team for the Winthrop Harbor, IL Fire Department, under-water welder, a bodyguard, a youth baseball coach for both Little and Pony League Baseball and was also the President of the Winthrop Harbor, IL Baseball Association, a troop leader for the Boy Scouts, a member of the Wisconsin Wagon Train and the Carpenter's Union.

He enjoyed doing carpentry work, mechanical tinkering, welding, raising horses, visiting with his many friends on the Indian Reservation, and playing old time country music, mainly Johnny Cash, on his guitar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his  brothers, Keith and Kenyon, his sister, Phyllis Houston, and his granddaughter, Nicole "Nikki" Niehaus.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, his children, Carol (Ken) Niehaus,  Natalie Leech, Kenneth "Kenny" (Susan) Graham, Jr., Richard "Joe" (Ebony) Mitchell, stepson Eric (Jennifer) Wood, Diane Neeve, a long-time family friend whom he thought of and loved as his own daughter, 16 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Per his request, there will be no services.  To honor Kenny's memory and support Kathy during this difficult time, his family has established The Kenny Graham Ocooch Mt Ranch Memorial Account.

If you would like to contribute, please send your check directly to

Town & Country Bank

1009 E Scenic Rivers Blvd.  Salem, Mo65560

Please include "Kenny Graham" in the memo.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Kenny is with the Great Spirit and will be deeply missed by his family and friends who mourn his passing.