Kenneth Ray Gragson

As a Las Vegas native, he attended Fifth Street Grammar School and went on to play football, basketball, and track at Las Vegas High School. Ken received his degree in business and public administration through the University of Arizona and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.

He served in the Air National Guard and worked for his family’s furniture store until it closed in 1968. Later that year, he began his career in commercial real estate with Levy Realty Co. He would go on to syndicate and broker numerous deals over the next 50 years.

Ken was a member of a number of organizations, including former Vice President of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, BORPAC Committee, NORPAC Committee, GLVAR’s Political Action Committee, Director of the Nevada Board of Realtors, and Las Vegas Board of Realtors.

He was an active member of community organizations, including serving as former President of the Jaycees and as a member of the Elks, Royal Order of Jesters, and Zelzah Shrine Temple.

Ken had a passion for UNLV Athletics and could always be found cheering on the Rebels at football and basketball games. He enjoyed family, friends, traveling, playing cards, and especially his time with his grandkids at the beach.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, mother, and beloved wife, Yvonne Gragson, of 57 years.

He will be remembered fondly by his sister, Shirley Aranda (and her husband Thomas); sister-in-law, Linda Bushnell; sons, Todd Gragson (and his wife Angela) and Scott Gragson (and his wife Jill); grandchildren, Kenneth C. Gragson (and his wife Kaitlin), Lauren Stratiotis (and her husband Thanasis), Addison Gragson, and Noah Gragson; and great-grandchildren, Penelope Stratiotis and John Oran Gragson.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice.

A visitation will be held at Palm Mortuary - Eastern, Large Chapel, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123, US, on October 29, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by a funeral service at Palm Mortuary - Eastern, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123, US, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, and committal at Palm Mortuary - Eastern, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123, US, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.