Jesse M. Gragg, 87, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy, Trooper on the Kansas Highway Patrol and a Special Agent for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Katheryn Gragg, and brother Dick. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Leitta; children, Julia (Randy), Joni, Jody and Jeff (Angi); seven grandchildren, three great granddaughters and a sister Doris. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the Benton Cemetery Memorial Fund, in care of Benton Township, P.O. Box 434, Benton, Kansas 67017. No Services by his request. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com