Deacon Ralp Grace was born on April 23, 1941 in India, Ca. to the late Elnorse and Thelma (Gates) Grace, Sr. He was the fourth child of eight children.He attended and graduated from Pacific High School in San Bernardino, Ca. Upon graduation he became a professional painter and carpenter.

In 1989 Deacon Grace moved to Bogalusa, La. and became a member of Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church until his death. He served as Sunday School Superintendent, an usher a member of Brother Hood, Class #14 adult Men Teacher. He also initiated the young ushers, always prayerful that it would blossom.

In 2005, he married Annie (Haywood) Grace and moved to Franklinton, La. where he resided until his departure.

He entered into eternity peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center of Franklinton, La. at the age of 72.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving dedicated wife of seven years Annie Grace of Franklinton, La.; a son Sonny Grace of Los Angelos, Ca.; four step children, Paul L. Robinson of Franklinton, La. Sandra (Aaron) Franklinton of Memphis, Tn. Shenita Sims of Ponchatoula, La. Zelda (Melvin) Butler of Fluker, La. special grandchildren, Amanda Grace of Buffalo, Ny. Sabrina Hart of Hollywood, Ca; 12 step grandchildren, Gary, LaShandra, Mark, Quitntella, Shanay, Nehemiah, Melvin, Jr., Amine, Paul, Stephon, Stephanie; Brothers: Elnorse Grace, Billy Ray Grace, Timothy Holmes, Jr. (Evette), Sisters: Wanda Jean League (William), Linda Jones (Ellis), Alice Holmes (Micheal).

He was preceded in death by his parents Elnorse and Thelma (Gates) Grace, a brother Roger, a aunt Florine Gates, step-grandson Joseph, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be Friday,May 10,2013 from 2-6pm,Family Hour 6-7
at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home,Franklinton,LA 70438,Funeral Service will be Saturday,May 11,2013,11am at Greater Ebenzer Baptist Church,Rev.Dr.Raymond E. Mims,Officating,Intermet,Bogalusa Cemetery