Robert Edward Grace, Sr.

Robert Edward Grace, Sr., age 92, two weeks shy of 93, of North Little Rock died Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born March 1, 1923 to Jesse and Clara Grace near Camden, Arkansas. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for serving his country in World War II and was part of the U.S. Army 503rd Airborne Parachute infantry that dropped and overtook the island of Corregidor in the Philippines on February 16, 1945. This mission was described as one of the most dangerous combat missions ever attempted by an American Fighting Force. His unit received the Presidential Unit Citation Award by General MacArthur. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Edith, of 54 years – he departed to be in Heaven with the love of his life on Valentine's Day. He is also predeceased by a granddaughter, two nieces and four siblings. He is survived by two daughters: Gwen (Paul) Caraway and Sherry (Garvin) Greenland, both of North Little Rock; three sons: Robert (Sue) Grace Jr. and Billy (Kathy) Grace both of North Little Rock and Larry (Diana) Grace of Harrison; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Roller-Owens Chapel in North Little Rock. Brother Paul Holderfield, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. 72116, (501)-791-7400. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.