James “Kevin” Graff 53 of Savannah, MO passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born in St. Joseph, MO on January 25, 1973, to James E. & Janila M. (Wampler) Graff. He married Kayla Booher in Savannah, MO on December 2, 2013, and she survives of the home.

Kevin graduated from Savannah High School in 1991. He began his career with Kawasaki in 1993 as an assembly team member. Through his tireless work ethic, reliability, and leadership, he steadily advanced through the company over the course of 32 years, ultimately achieving the role of Senior Service Advisor in 2024.

Kevin was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. To many, Kevin may have seemed quiet and very laid back, but those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him got to experience his sharp, quick-witted humor. He shared a special, playful bond with his sister, always loving to give her a hard time and keeping her guessing whether he was joking or totally serious. He was also a lifelong football lover, a passionate fan of the Indianapolis Colts, and the long-time fantasy football coach for the Tempe Turtles.

Above all else, Kevin was an amazing father to his five children. For the last 32 years, he was completely present in their lives, actively coaching them, attending every sporting and extracurricular event. His guidance, love, and reliability will be profoundly missed but never forgotten.His guidance, love, and reliability will be profoundly missed but never forgotten.

Survivors include his father, James E. Graff of Savannah; wife, Kayla Graff of Savannah; children, Taylor Graff of Maryville, Mason (Taylin) Graff of Maryville, Aubree Nook (Dylan Mazur), Eliza and Owen Graff all of the home in Savanah; granddaughter, Greer Graff; and sister, Missy (Todd) Tracy of Amazonia, MO.

He was preceded in death by his mother Janila Graff, paternal grandparents Eddie and Zola Graff, maternal grandparents Garold and Dorsey Wampler.

Kevin has been cremated under the direction of Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home of Savannah. A Celebration of Life will be held on November 8, 2026, at 1:00pm at the Clasbey Community Center located at 400 East Duncan Drive in Savannah, MO.