GREENVILLE – James “Dewey” Grace, 78, of Greenville, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 9:42AM at Baptist Health Madisonville Deaconess.  Mr. Grace was born July 17, 1945, in Perry County, KY.  He was a crane operator for Green River Steel and a member of Greenville Church of Christ.  He was also a U.S. Army veteran.  He was an avid UK basketball fan.  He enjoyed telling his siblings he was the baby of the family, and had a gregarious personality.  He loved his wife of 51 years, Dianne, very much and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne Grace; parents, Aubrey and Ada Grace; brothers, Tony Grace and Holbert Grace; and sisters, Jeanette Jones, Louella Noffsinger, Mary Ford, and Thelma Toomey.

He is survived by his son, Jason (Anna) Grace of Covington, IN; grandchildren, Jordan and Mason; sister, Daisy Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Mr. Johnny Kelton officiating.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday after 9:00AM at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.