Charles Richard DRACE

1939 - 2017

Charles Richard DRACE obituary, 1939-2017, Raytown, MO

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Kansas City, Missouri

Charles DRACE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2017.

Charles Richard Drace went home to be with his Savior on March 29, 2017. Richard was born, May 27, 1939 in Keytesville, MO to parents Alburn and Lucille Drace.



Richard developed a love for music at a young age, playing trumpet and baritone horn in high school. He majored in Music Education at Truman State University and began teaching beginning strings in Mendon, MO.



He met and married Connie Reeks in 1962, and they established their home in Raytown, MO. They were blessed with one son, Brad.



Richard and Connie were dedicated to Jesus and were active at First Baptist Raytown. Richard played valve trombone in the church orchestra for many years. He continued to teach violin in the North Kansas City School District for 31 years but then enjoyed his retirement by traveling to Europe, Egypt, Ireland and many locations throughout the United States. He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor.



Richard is survived by his son Bradley Kent with his wife Rebekah, his sister MaryLou Kotz and his granddaughters, Audrey Michaela and Emma Elizabeth.



We look forward to celebrating his life at First Baptist Raytown on Monday, April 3rd. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:30, followed by his memorial service.



The family asks that you bring a jar of peanut butter or grape jelly (Richard’s favorites) to donate to Hope Network. You may also make a monetary donation to Hope Network or Raytown Education Foundation.

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April 2, 2017

Merylis Medlicott

From Ginny Christian, her sister, Diana Ulses, & myself, our condolences. We all worked with Connie for many years @ St. Luke's. I imagine they are making beautiful music together in heaven. God bless.

March 31, 2017

Kathryn Smith

Dick was my classmate from 1- 12 and we attended the same college for a while. He was such a fun person to be around. I can almost hear those wonderful baritone horn solos he played so well for music contest and school concerts. He was very talented. My sympathy to his family, especially, Mary Lou, his sister.

March 31, 2017

Kathryn Smith

Dick and I were classmates 1 - 12 as well as attending the same college for awhile. He was always such fun to be around. I can almost still hear those wonderful baritone horn solos he played for music contest and school concerts. He was so talented. My sympathy to his family, and especially his sister, Mary Lou.

March 31, 2017

Theresa Sanford

So sorry to read of Dick's death. He and Connie were great neighbors in Oak Hill Lake community. Kind and gentle are perfect words to describe him.
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March 31, 2017

Edna Smith

I went to grade school and high school with Dick...he was Dickie to us...and he was a delightful guy. He had such a wonderful sense of humor. My condolences to his family.

March 31, 2017

Brenda Frazier

My family knew Dick for many years, even going way back to when I babysat for Brad. My father considered Dick a good friend and always enjoyed his visits, especially after we lost my mother.
My family's thoughts are with you.

March 31, 2017

Matt Wagner

Dick was a very nice and thoughtful man. I really enjoyed serving with him in the orchestra at First Baptist Raytown. We will miss his sense of humor and serving spirit. Thoughts and prayers for the Drace family.

March 30, 2017

Rick & Robin Moore

Dick was one of the sweetest persons I have ever known. He was our neighbor for 20 years, our friend, our brother in the Lord... We will miss his sweet smile and wave as we drive by his house. Brad, that will be your job now. :) It was an honor to serve in ministry with him. He will be greatly missed. We are rejoicing to know he is reunited with Connie, fully healed and in the presence of Jesus. Brad, Becky, Audrey and Emma, we are praying for you all.

March 30, 2017

Carol Brown

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Dick thru the orchestra at church. He was so fun to talk to and a joy to have around. We will miss him alot. Drace family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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