Robert Joseph “Joe” Crace, age 89 of Brentwood, TN, formerly of Ocala, FL passed away November 1, 2019.
Born in South Webster, Ohio to the late Ronald T. & Ethyl Rawlins Crace. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Korean conflict. Founder, CEO and President of Hickory Specialties Crossville/Ocala/Brentwood.
Preceded in death by wife, Rita Harr Crace and son, Joseph B. Crace. Survived by son, R. Kelly (Cindy) Crace; daughter in-law, Michele Crace; grandchildren, Joseph B. Jr. (Deirdre) Crace, Michael G. Crace, Robert L. (Maya) Crace and Kevin P. Crace (Keith); great-grandchild, Genevieve L. Crace.
Family graveside service will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at Williamson Memorial Gardens, Jim Taylor officiating. Active pallbearers will be Joseph B. Crace, Jr., Robert L. Crace, R. Kelly Crace, Michael G. Crace, Kevin P. Crace and Keith Johnson.
Memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org or to the Nashville Rescue Mission, 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203-4226. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
