Alan D. Graves

Alan Douglas Graves, 62, of McPherson, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with family by his side at McPherson Hospital.

He was born June 8, 1962, in Wichita, KS, the son of Roger Duane and Clarice Vayneta (Coate) Graves. He graduated from McPherson High School in 1980 and later received an electronics degree from Southeastern Technical College in Vidalia, GA. In 2004, Alan was united in marriage to Tina M. Wilson, and this union was blessed with a son, Layne Alan Graves.

Alan worked at McPherson Board of Public Utilities for 23 years and was a Power Plant Operator. Prior to that, he worked as an auto mechanic.

Survivors include his loving son, Layne Graves of McPherson, KS; mother, Clarice Graves of McPherson, KS; siblings, Candace (Phillip) Rapking of Cincinnati, OH, Jeffrey Graves of Lyons, GA, Audrey (Lew) Faust of Manhattan, KS, and Rebecca (Tracy) Swanson of Ozark, MO; eight nieces & nephews; and many extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Graves, and a sister-in-law, Margaret Graves.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Pastor George Bocox officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be payable to Stockham Family Funeral Home (for the benefit of his son’s college education) or to Gentiva Hospice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.