of North Little Rock, AR
March 1, 1923 - February 14, 2016
Robert Edward Grace, Sr., age 92, two weeks shy of 93, of North Little Rock died Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born March 1, 1923 to Jesse and Clara Grace near Camden, Arkansas.
He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for serving his country in World War II and was part of the U.S. Army 503rd Airborne Parachute infantry that dropped and overtook the island of Corregidor in the Philippines on February 16, 1945. This mission was described as one of the most dangerous combat missions ever attempted by an American Fighting Force. His unit received the Presidential Unit Citation Award by General MacArthur.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edith, of 54 years he departed to be in Heaven with the love of his life on Valentine's Day. He is also predeceased by a granddaughter, two nieces and four siblings. He is survived by two daughters: Gwen (Paul) Caraway and Sherry (Garvin) Greenland, both of North Little Rock; three sons: Robert (Sue) Grace, Jr. and Billy (Kathy) Grace both of North Little Rock and Larry (Diana) Grace of Harrison; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM, Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Roller-Owens Chapel in North Little Rock. Brother Paul Holderfield, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116, (501)-791-7400.
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13 Condolence(s)
Sue Paulette
Monday, February 29, 2016
Thinking of you in your time of grief.
Clint Hanson
Saturday, February 20, 2016
I have a great loss with him gone but my memories are greater. My family wants to extend our prayers to everyone involved.
Debbie "Adams" Brant
Friday, February 19, 2016
Mr. Grace, from me put up with me every other weekend and all holidays from around 1960 until Sherry got married. He would tease me and Sherry and when we were very young, I knew that one thing was true, Sherry was a daddy's girl and that was fine by him. He always had a smile for me, even though Sherry and I were wild as March hares, he never got onto us, Mrs. Grace, my second mama did lol, but he never did,.I thought he was brilliant when in the fourth grade he helped me and Sherry work on our multiplication tables.NOBODY was taking time like that with me. He rarely let me hug him, but I did finally kiss hi nd tell hi how much I loved him all those years.I am proud that my second family was loved and led my Edward Grace, he was a true hero and gave love wherever he went WITH forethought.I am happy he is back with mo too.!
Kay Wood
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Sherry and Garvin please know my love and prayers are with you!
Kay Wood
Matt & Gloria Buchanan
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Thinking of your family with prayer.
Bill & Georgia Adams
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Thinking of you with warm thoughts in your time of sorrow.
Ben & Leigh Ann Parker
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Fabulous HONOR to your loved one! We send Love and Prayers your way during this most difficult time!!!
Connie Moser
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
What a beautiful tribute to your father! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May you feel His presence during this time and in the days ahead. We love you all, Connie Moser and Bill McNair
Ronny Harper
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
God bless Papa Grace and all our veterans.
Semper Fidelis.
EDDIE MARTIN
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR PRAYERS. LOVE YOU ALL
Brenda Harder
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Sherry so sorry about your dad the family are in are thought and prayers brenda Henderson harder
Stephen Davis
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is one of the most difficult things you will ever experience. But the bible provides a comforting thought found at John 5:28,29 "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment." What a loving God Jehovah who has promised that we will see our loved ones again.
AJ
Monday, February 15, 2016
I am sorry to hear the passing of Robert. May you be comforted by God's word in John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15 that there will be a resurrection to life of all our dear loved ones.