Albert Everts Graff, 91 years, of La Russell, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Albert was born on December 8, 1922 to the union of the late Albert and Kate (Everts) Graff at the family farm home in La Russell, Missouri where he resided his entire life. He was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School. On December 25, 1941 he was united in marriage to Oralee Irene Clark and together they shared fifty-four years until her passing on July 3, 1996. On February 7, 1944 Albert joined the United States Navy serving in the South Pacific during WWII, returning home to the family farm on January 12, 1946 where he continued farming. He loved his family and loved spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and most recently his first great great grandchild, Kora Mary Baker of Houston TX. Albert was a devoted Christian and devoted to the La Russell First Baptist Church where he was song director and a deacon for several years. He also enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Albert is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Dale Graff, one grandson, Joshua Graff, four brothers and three sisters. Mr. Graff is survived by one daughter; Bettie Craig (Bob) of Sarcoxie, Missouri and one son; Bobby J. Graff (Lori) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, nine grandsons, one granddaughter, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral service for Albert will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at the La Russell First Baptist Church, La Russell, Missouri, with Billy Graff officiating. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Harvey Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Missouri. Those honoring his life as pallbearers will be; Alan Craig, Michael Craig, Jason Graff, Adam Graff, Brandon Graff, Nathan Graff, Paul Graff and Luke Graff. Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons. In lieu of flowers the family has requested contributions be made to the Gideons. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.