Joshua Charles Gracey Obituary (1984 - 2006)

Joshua Charles Gracey, 21, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, died Monday, May 29, 2006 in Lincoln, Illinois. He was born December 18, 1984 in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, the son of James and Sena A. Rothe Gracey. He lived most of his life in Effingham, Illinois. Joshua was a graduate of Effingham High School, where he was active in tennis club, drama club, and cross country. Joshua was also the leader of the 180 Youth Group at New Hope Baptist Church in Effingham, Illinois. He is survived by his parents, James and Sena Gracey, Mt. Vernon, Illinois; sister Brandi Renee Gracey and brother, Derek Ryan Gracey, both of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; and grandmother, Lucille Rothe, Shumway, Illinois. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Judith O'Donnell and Fred Rothe. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Thursday, June 1, 2006 in New Hope Baptist Church, Effingham, Illinois at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Van Brooks officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, June 1, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Cremation rights will be accorded.