Willis Reed Grace, age 89, entered into rest on September 29, 2022, peacefully, with his family at his side. He was born on July 14, 1933, to Wilson Grace and Vadie (Armer) Grace.

Willis attended Hermitage Springs High School and married the love of his life, Darlene A. Hackett, on February 14, 1958. After 64 years of marriage, he joins her now. Willis had a lifelong love of cars and all things mechanical, retiring from Chrysler in 1989 to enjoy retirement, his family, and his many feline friends, whom were never far from his side.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his daughter, Dianne Grace Kinkaid; grandsons, Lawrence (Jessica) Kinkaid and Martin Kinkaid; and great-granddaughter, Evelyn Grace Kinkaid.

Family and friends may visit at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 9:30 am until the time of his funeral service at 10:30 am, with Fr. Francis Speier officiating. Following the service, Willis will be laid to rest next to his wife, Darlene, at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

You may Livestream the service at 10:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 by clicking here.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter, 32 Hillwyck Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43615.

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