James Grafton
August 25, 2018
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James A. Grafton passed away August 25, 2018, in Altoona, Iowa. He was born January 6, 1952, in Des Moines, to Thomas and Virginia Grafton.
James owned and operated a trucking company, Grafton Trucking, and also drove a dump truck for Tyler Construction and Des Moines Asphalt.
James enjoyed working on cars, racing, and going to Prairie Meadows. He had a love for animals, especially his dog and best friend, Hammer.
James is survived by his brother, Larry Grafton; his sister, Laurel Sweat; and his children, Milissa Martinez and Casey Risius. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas “Tony” and Virginia Grafton, and his brother, Tommy.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Friday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of James.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Terry g
01/30/2019
Found out way late Jimmy 10 years older but you could never tell old friends.... Play the game Jimmy...... Damn it. Rip
Reinna
09/09/2018
Oh jimmy we had some crazy times buddy. You were 1 of my nest friends back in the day. I wish I would have known this. Much love my friend until we meet again. Keep the tires down.
Stevi janssen
09/08/2018
Jimmy you kept me safe and loved me as your own... you protected me and i never got to say thank you... r.i.p love ya
Reinna youngest daughter
Craig Vignovich
08/31/2018
Jim, I can't begin to tell you about the loss I feel today, you were always there for me in times of need, no matter what it was you would come through, without question, without judgement, without hesitation. A true friend I could always count on. This world is alittle darker without you Brother, Our good times are just too many to count, and as always I will be smiling a big smile when my thoughts turn to you Jim, Much Love Bro. "Foot to the Floor" Til we met up later. R. I. P.
Rita
08/31/2018
Fly high or race low with the angels. Gonna miss ya Jimmy. Until we meet again.
Juls
08/31/2018
I miss you already my friend as many will, may you find peace. See ya along the trail... R.I.P. Juls
MARY GUTIERREZ
08/31/2018
My condolences to the family. May GOD's WORD give you comfort during this difficult time. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:3-5.
Julie Knight Stewart
08/30/2018
Jimmy I will miss you, at least I have some good times to remember!!! Thank you for always being my friend. Jewells
Deb anderson
08/28/2018
Forever grateful for having you as my friend i hope the other angels know what they have because you will be truely missed here on earth rip my friend
Denny young
08/28/2018
RP jungle Jim...still remember how you got the name racing sprints..you would either win, blow the motor or roll it over good.never letting off the gas and hauling some serious ass..love and respect my friend.
COOP
08/28/2018
RIP JIMMY YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
Joel miller
08/28/2018
i remember when we were kids we we ran around to gether at norwoodvile he was a good guy rest in peace my freind
Lisa Smith (Laird)
08/28/2018
dearly loved......greatly missed. Never forgotten R.I.P. dear friend.
Tracy Cosner
08/28/2018
25+ yrs of friendshiip brings so many memories but what I am going to miss most is how you could always make things seem not so bad, mostly with sarcasm but without fail you could always turn my frown into a smile. Love you Buddy. Till we meet again!
Bob & Sue Vignovich
08/28/2018
Jimmy we've had a lot of miles together Dude. We could always talk for hours about so Much !!! R.I.P. Buddy...