Rev. Alan Leslie Grace

November 15, 2019

Rev. Alan Leslie Grace, 78, of Clendenin, WV passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 15, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. Born October 2, 1941 in Millville, NJ, he was the son of the late Russell Grace and Elizabeth (Chambers) Grace. Alan married the love of his life, Bertha (Russell) Grace, on June 10, 1967 at Petersburg Church of the Nazarene in Petersburg, PA. He worked in many professions before he sensed God’s call on his life to pastoral ministry. He packed up his family and moved to Colorado Springs, CO to pursue his ministry degree, which he achieved in 1978. He began his ministry in Peterstown, WV in 1981 and gave the rest of his life to serving his Lord and Savior through the Church of the Nazarene all over both the West Virginia North and South Districts. Alan was the sort of person who never met a stranger. His smile was infectious, and his twinkling eyes melted away any resistance to his friendship. He was an avid hunter and loved to tinker in his shop, working with wood or fixing practically anything. He was a gardener, a prankster, and a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Beyond all this, he loved Jesus supremely and well. In addition to his bride of 52 years, Alan is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Eric) Folk of Hollywood, MD; his son, Leslie (Chrissy) Grace of Clendenin, WV; and nine loving grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Norman Grace; and sister, Dorothy Murray. A celebration of Alan’s life will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, 105 Acree Lane, Pinch, WV. Rev. Larry Arbogast will be officiating, along with Dr. Mervin Smith. Online condolences can be sent to MaticsFuneralHome.com.