James Grace Obituary
James passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, MD Grace and Vernocia Prestridge; his daughter, Denise Farley; one grandson, Ryan Grace; and three sisters, Nina Spoon, Donna Brown, and Linda Batey.
Those left to cherish the memory of James include his wife of 62 years, Juanita McFall Grace; his sons, Micheal Grace, Marcus Grace (Ina), Jonathan Grace (Amber), Phillip Grace (Lilia), and Benjamin Grace; a chosen daughter, Tammi Grace; 15 grandchildren, Hailey Waits (Zach), Jaclyn Smith (Ejay), Justin Grace (Krymson), Mikayla Nichols (Matt), Allison Grace, Cheyenne Wolfe (Kaylee), Jaima Smith (Colby), Brennan Grace, Autumn Grace, Kara Grace, Elliott Grace, Kolby Elder, David Grace, Logan Grace, and Paisley Grace; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rhonda Sanford and Cindy Brown; and one brother, Joe Grace.
Pallbearers will be James' grandsons.
James loved the Lord and served as a pastor in several area Congregational Holiness churches over the years. He and Juanita were called to the mission field and loved nothing more than witnessing together to others. James was Head of Missions for the North Alabama District of the Congregational Holiness Church for four years and was truly a servant of Christ. He served his country in the US Navy on the USS Helena and was proud to be a veteran. As a skilled machinist and businessman, James started Gadsden Machine and Roll in 1976 and Anniston Plating and Metal Finishing.
The family would like to give special thanks to James' great-niece who was also his caregiver, Traci Parris, and to Enhabit Home Health and Hospice for their continued support and care.
Per the family's request, those wishing to send flowers are respectfully asked to make a donation to a charity of your choice in James' memory.
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