Thomas A. Grace

Bartow - Thomas A. Grace, age 68, passed away August 29, 2022, at his residence in Bartow. He was born on December 10, 1953, in Bartow, FL. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a 1972 Bartow High School graduate where he served as President of the FFA. He was an Electrician for the Polk County School Board for over 31 years retiring in 2004. He loved to fish, hunt, golf and be outdoors. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and reading his Bible. He was preceded in death by his parents Upton Grace & Mary Grace and brother Bill Grace. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of 41 years Jeanette Grace of Bartow, daughters Christie Fuller (Phil) & Elizabeth Kellum (Chris) both of Bartow, son Eric Harper (Lori) of NC, grandchildren Emily Durrance of Fort Meade, Britney Swenty of Lakeland, Dylan Harper of NC & Gracelynn Kellum of Bartow. Great grandchildren Luke Durrance, Brody Durrance, Brayden Durrance & Everly Swenty, sisters Margaret Gilbertson of Lakeland, Charlotte Grace of Mulberry & Joyce Hall of Bartow, brother Larry Grace of GA and pet Chloe. Family will receive friends Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com