TYSON JAMES GRAFF

Tyson James Graff, 31, of King City, MO died Wednesday, July 6, 2016.

Tyson was born on April 12, 1985 in Papillion, NE to Patrick L. Graff and Christine Renee Barker.

Survivors include; his father and step-mother, Patrick L. and Bev Graff of Olathe, KS; his mother, Renee Graff of King City; one daughter, Lilly Rose Graff of Lee's Summit, MO; two brothers, Tyler (Theresa) Graff of Savannah, MO and Talon (Mariah) Graff of King City; paternal grandfather, William E. "Bill" Graff of Richmond, MO; maternal grandmother, Alice Barker of King City; two nephews, Mason Graff and Colton Sparks; and one niece, Morgan Graff.

Tyson was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Nancy Graff; and maternal grandfather, Martin Barker.

Tyson was a 2003 graduate of Lee's Summit High School. He worked as a salesperson in auto sales.  He had lived in Lee's Summit and Mound City before moving to King City. Tyson was of the Christian faith and a member of the First Baptist Church of Greenwood, MO.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Lilly Rose Graff Education Fund.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Monday, July 11, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Graff Cemetery south of Braymer, MO. Online condolences maybe let on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com