Charles William "Bill" Grace

BATH - Charles William "Bill" Grace, long time Chemung resident died at the Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath on Nov. 19. He was born on Jan. 11, 1915. Bill was predeceased by his parents WArd and Mabel Grace, wife Kathryn (Parks) Grace and brothers-in-law Don and Ivan Parks. He was especially proud of his 40 years of service to the town of Chemung in the roles that included: Assessor, Highway Superintendent, Councilman and Supervisor. Bill also operated a dairy farm and was a long-term member of the Chemung Methodist Church, Grange, Masons and Farm Bureau. He was currently a member of the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church.

Bill is survived by sons James (Vicki) Grace of Bath and Thomas (Paulette) Grace of Livingston, New Jersey; grandchildren Elizabeth (Jeff) Grossman of New City, Susan (Eric) Larson of Waverly and Jeffrey Grace of Livingston, New Jersey; great grandsons Jacob Grossman and Hayden Larson; sister-in-law Shirley Parks; a niece and nephews and their families.

Family and friends were welcome to call from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 21 and again from 10-11 a.m. Nov. 23 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg. The funeral service to honor Bill's life was held at 1 a.m. Friday with his pastor; Rev. Daniel Pickering and Rev. James Carr officiating. Burial followed the funeral in Chemung Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's name to the Fred & Harriett Taylor Health Center's Activity Department: 5451 Rt. 54, Bath, NY 14810 or to the Chemung Methodist church: 5369 Main St., Chemung, NY 14825.

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