7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD
Kansas City, Missouri
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.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home & Floral Hills Cemetery.
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.
Jim and Theresa Sanford
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.
Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Funeral services provided by:
Newcomer's Floral Hills Funeral Home & Floral Hills Cemetery7000 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, Kansas City, MO 64133
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more