Jimmy was born at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, on March 2, 1958. He was the first child of Margaret Elaine Graham and James Alfred Graham. He was preceded by two brothers Charles Carl Graham, Steven Allen Graham; three sisters Janice Elaine Fletcher, Peggy Ann Graham and Carol Frances Christy.
He grew up on the family farm where he helped with truck farming. He also helped Charles Geemena and his son-in-law build houses. Later, he worked on hotel construction projects.
James was married four times. He was first married to Elena Waterfield and they had two daughters, Missy and Kimberly. He later had a daughter Crystal with Katy Bowers. He married Sue Niniyard, who preceded him in death, and gained two stepsons Shawn Larned and Lee Larned. At the time of his passing, he was married to Christy Hardester.
James is survived by five grandsons, four great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters.
He will be missed.