WILLIAM GRACE

William Lee Grace, 77, passed away peacefully from complications of cancer, on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He was born on January 14, 1944 in Highland Park, Michigan to William "Clay" and Nina (Davis) Grace. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jerry, sister Carolyn, and wife Shirley (Odle).

Bill, "Mr. Bill" to many, or "Uncle Bill" to his four-legged friends, loved to have fun...golfing, drinking some beers, enjoying a glass of wine, hosting poker night, playing trivia, going out to wing or steak night, and in recent years, wintering in Florida watching the sun set over the lake, attending the Saturday night dances, and playing Pegs & Jokers with friends.

Bill is survived by his best friend and companion for the last 24 years, Pam Moore; his children Judson, Jason, and Zachary; daughter-in-law Madge; grandchildren Jaxsun, Amanda, and Zac; great grandson Jake; and special sisters-in-law Lori and Linnie.

He had a hero send-off at the V.A. and will be buried this coming summer. His family thanks everyone for their many prayers and hopes you all can join us for his life celebration next summer.