Jim Bob Graham was born May 1, 1926, in Paris, Texas. He spent much of his youth in Yukon, Okla. He came to Las Vegas to 1943. He was a casino executive from 1956 to 1994, working both here in Las Vegas and Reno. Also, he served in the U.S. Navy in both World War II and the Korean War. He passed away Dec. 12, 2012. Jim Bob is survived by his daughter, Christine; her husband, Kane; and a grandson, Cael. He also has relatives in Henderson. No services are scheduled. Arrangements under the direction of Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.