Royce Gene Graham

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Royce Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDaniel Funeral Service - Kennett on Feb. 24, 2026.
Royce Gene Graham, age 90 of Fort Smith, Arkansas was born in Martinsville, Missouri and passed away on February 16, 2026.

Royce is survived by his sons: Robert (Lori) Graham, Mark (Ricci) Graham and Brett (Carla) Graham, his grandchildren: Jamie Graham, Jody Graham-Rubin, Kassie Crook, Shaila Johnson, Ashley Lane and Chris Graham.

He also leaves behind 10 great grandchilden: A'zaya, Richard (Tripp), Chevella, Byrson, Dallas, Elsa, Rory, Ronin, Evie and Lily.

He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Carol Peel Graham, his parents: Archie Graham and Nina Edwards Graham, his sister Leona Hromas Mulford and brother Robert Graham.

Royce was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a licensed private pilot, loved spending time with his wife and family and he and Carol loved to travel.

Funeral Visitation/Viewing will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett, Missouri. Graveside Services to be held immediately after at Dunklin Memorial Gardens in Kennett.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

McDaniel Funeral Service - Kennett

115 South Bypass 115 Highway 412 P.O. Box 604, Kennett, MO 63857

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

McDaniel Funeral Service - Kennett

115 South By Pass, Kennett, MO 63857

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Feb

28

Service

1:00 p.m.

Dunklin Memorial Gardens Cemetery

1724 Southwest Drive, Kennett, MO 63857

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Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.