Obituary

Alton Ray Grace

April 6, 1937 - May 31, 2023

Alton Ray Grace of Kentwood went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 31, 2023 at the St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, La. He was born on April 6, 1937 and was 86 years old. 

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Christina Miller Grace; and one sister, Wilda Fay Oxholm of Kentwood.  

Preceded in death by his son, Billy Wayne Grace; and parents Leemon and Bell Grace. 

He enjoyed wood working, driving his tractor and walking his dogs. He retired after 30 years from Community Coffee. 

Pallbearers will be Joshua Robertson, Rod Graham, Travis Graham, Roger Wayne Carter, and Russ Carter. 

Visitation from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 conducted by Pastor Doyle Ball and Pastor Jesse Johnson at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Kentwood, La. Interment at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. 

McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.