Harold Wayne Grace

July 2, 1948 - November 14, 2016

Harold Wayne Grace, 68, of Marion, KY., passed away Monday, November 14 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab following a brief illness. Harold Wayne was born in Paducah, KY on July 2, 1948 to William Harold and Lois Grace. He was an ordained Baptist Minister and served as pastor for Baker Baptist Church for several years. He retired after 27 years as a teacher with the Crittenden County School System. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church where he taught a men's Sunday School class. He served on various boards, including the Library Board, Retired Teacher's Association and the Cattleman's Association. He loved to work on his farm with his John Deere tractors and could talk about history for hours. Survivors include his father, William Harold Grace of Calvert City, KY; sister, Myra Grace Paschal of Calvert City, KY; nephew, Jay Paschal and great nephew, Irish Paschal both of Paducah, KY; step daughters, Cortne Hunt and Britne (Nick) Parker both of Paducah, KY; step grandchildren, Adeleine and Nolan Parker of Paducah, KY; aunts, Yvonne Truitt and Shirley Mathis of Paducah, KY; uncle, Wallace Grace of Paducah, KY; father-in-law, Joe Heady of Marion, KY and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Pamela Jo Heady Grace; mother, Lois Edwards Grace; grandparents, Henry and Mary Edwards, Ora Russell Seibert and George Grace. Heaven gained the day he was taken home, but his family and friends lost a loving son, brother, step dad, step granddad, uncle, nephew and friend. Services are scheduled for 1 PM Thursday November 17, 2016 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 304, Salem, KY. 42078 or Sunrise Children's Home,