James J. "Jim" Graham
August 14, 1945 ~ July 23, 2022
James J. “Jim” Graham, 76, President of Kansas Council on Economic Education, died Saturday, July 23, 2022. Memorial Service will be at 12:00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2022, at East Heights United Methodist Church. The service will be live streamed through the church's Facebook page, or can be viewed by clicking "Watch Event" below. Jim received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Kansas State University. During his time there he was a member of the men’s golf team and Sigma Chi fraternity. Jim was a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris Graham; twin brother, John Graham; brother-in-law, Roger Young. Survived by his wife, Celinda Graham; son, Blake James Graham; grandchildren, Cooper and Riley Graham; sister, Marsha (Bud) Protinsky; sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Graham, Carolyn Young; brother-in-law, Dennis (Annette) Young; daughter-in-law, Traci Graham. Memorials have been established with: K-State Men's Golf Team, 1800 College Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502; Kansas Council on Economic Education, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67260. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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This is such a loss. Jim was a great leader of the KCEE and a wonderful person. I was privileged to know him. He will be greatly missed.
Celinda, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. Every time I saw him on campus I reflected on how we all worked together on events at Kapaun and other places. I am sorry I have not kept in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you Pat OSullivan
My deepest condolences to Celinda Graham, Blake James Graham, and Marsha Protinsky.
Rest James, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Air Force, 1st Lt.
Celinda, We are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a blessing and a joy to know and work with over the past 15 years. He always had a smile for everyone he met. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Doug, Teresa and Austin Burns
This is certainly sad news to receive. I knew Jim through the council for economic education network. I have just learned of Jim’s passing. May he rest in peace.
I just today read the sad news. I have worked with Jim several times with KCEE and more specifically, the Personal Finance Challenge. I always looked forward to talking with him at the competitions. He will be missed.