Walt Grace

Walt Grace, 60, of Olive Branch, died at 11:22 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born on Feb. 17, 1961, in Cairo, the son of Leslie Barnett Grace Jr. and Patsy Lou Becker Grace.  

He was married on Feb. 14, 1981, to Anita Jo McKee. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2014. He later married Dana Swoboda on July 9, 2017.

Mr. Grace was a lifelong farmer in Alexander County, owning and operating the multi-generation Grace Farms in Olive Branch.  

Over the past 40 years he had farmed with his father, grandfather and his son.  

He actively served on the board of the Olive Branch Cemetery Association, as well as the Pulaski-Alexander Farm Bureau and Alexander County Water District board.  

He was a member of Cape First Church, loved deer and duck hunting, as well as bike riding.

Survivors include his wife, Dana; a son, Justin (Jessica) Grace; a daughter, Lesley Grace; a granddaughter, Natalie Grace; a stepdaughter, Danielle Swoboda; his mother, Patsy Mason; a sister, Dr. Linda Grace; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, with the Rev. Gary Brothers officiating and a eulogy by Jeff Farris.  Interment followed in Olive Branch Cemetery.  

Memorials can be made to the Olive Branch Cemetery Association, which was near and dear to his heart.  

To view the full obituary or to leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.crainsonline.com.