Hays – Evan Scott Graham, 33, of Larned, Kansas, passed away April 8, 2026.

He was born August 11, 1992 in Great Bend, Kansas. Growing up he attended the Presbyterian Church in Larned and enjoyed hunting and trap shooting. Evan was a skilled and hardworking man who took great pride in working with his hands, especially in electrical work. He was a graduate of NCK Tech School in Hays, Kansas, where he developed the skills that became a central part of his life and career.

Evan had a big heart and truly never knew a stranger. He had a way of connecting with people and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Above all, Evan loved his family. He loved and cherished his son, Cayson, and found great joy in spending time with his nephews, Gordy and Gunner.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Judy Kirby.

He is survived by his son, Cayson; his father, Mike Graham and wife Sally; his mother, Jackie Hardesty and partner Randy Wilson; his brother, David Graham and wife Macy; grandparents, Wendell and Glenna Graham, Marge Kirby and extended family who loved him deeply.

Funeral service will be held at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned, Kansas, on April 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the mortuary.  Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Shooting Sports in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.  Condolences may be left at beckwithmortuary.com.

Evan's memory will live on through the lives he touched and the love he gave so freely to his family and friends.