James P. Grace , 80 years old of ,Mill Creek, IN. formerly of Elkhart, IN. died Sunday, March 28, 2010 in LaPorte Hospital .
He was born Thursday, February 13, 1930 in Jasper, AL., Son of John W. & Mattie(Chain)Grace.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Deana Grace of Mill Creek, IN., Son, Ken(Janene)Grace of Mill Creek; Dtrs; Sandy(Rex)Ryor of Mishawaka, IN., Debbie(Steve)Rorie of Elkhart, IN., 6 Grandchildren & 10 Gt. Grandchildren, Sis; Emma Twilley & bro; Garvie Grace both of Jasper, AL.,
He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 Bros., & 2 Sisters.
He worked as a journeyman millwright for Syndicate Store Fixtures Co. in Middlebury, IN. retiring in 1996
He attended La Porte Assembly of God, was the founder of the Singing Grace Family a christian music ministry that traveled for many years, His Christian Music legacy touched the lives of many and continues though his children, grandchildren, and Gt. grandchildren., founder of Indiana State Quartet Convention.
Friends will be received at the Cutler Funeral Home, LaPorte, IN. from 5-8:00 PM CST Wed. March 31, 2010 and from 10-11:00 AM CST Thurs.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM CST Thursday April 1, 2010 at Cutlers with Pastor Jeff Hines officiating.
Interment will follow in the Salem Cemetery in LaPorte
Contributions may be made to the La Porte Assembly of God.