IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Carmon Ersel
Grace
May 30, 1925 – December 31, 2015
Obituary
Carmon Ersel Grace, 90, of Pensacola passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015.
Carmon was born May 30, 1925 in Megargel, AL and raised in Burnt Corn, AL. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean War. Carmon was a 33rd Degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite Temple. He graduated from Troy State University with a Bachelors degree in Education and taught school in Sneads, FL until he began his 38 year career as a locomotive engineer with the L & N Railroad. In addition, he was a professionally licensed property, casualty and life insurance agent. After retirement from the railroad, he enjoyed a successful career in real-estate and property development with his best friend, Bobby Murphy, of Pace, FL. Carmon's hobbies included fishing and hunting with his son, Jim and friends at "Carmon's Landing" in Escambia County, AL. As she was growing up Carmon lovingly referred to his daughter, Sally as "Puddin" and later would refer to her as "the SUP," (supervisor). Carmon's smile was contagious, especially when around family members and his beloved wife, Eleanor with whom no greater love could be shared. His church family at Gadsden Street United Methodist Church provided the foundation of his daily life and he cherished his longtime membership.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Whittle and Carrie Idell Grace; one brother and two sisters; as well as his grandson, Evan Carmon Grace.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Eleanor; son, Jim Grace (Dawn) of Milton, FL; Sally Coe (Jimmy) of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Erica Niedermayer (Alex) of Pensacola, Mansfield Coe of Pensacola, Eleanor Coe of Washington, DC, Erin Grace of Pensacola, Jacob Lintner of Milton, FL; a great-granddaughter, Isla Grace Niedermayer; as well as a sister, LaNelle Wilson of Mobile, AL.
Visitation will be held 2-4pm Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be held 10:00am Monday, January 4, 2016 at Gadsden Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Ellisor officiating. Entombment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Active Pallbearers will be Randy McCurley, Gene Wilson, Mansfield Coe, Alex Niedermayer, Skipper Griffin and Paul Morris.
Honorary Pallbearers will be The Jim Robinson Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gadsden Street United Methodist Building Fund, 901 E. Gadsden St., Pensacola, FL 32501 or to the Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund, 2900 Rocky Point, Tampa, FL 33607.
The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Carmon's in-home caregivers and Covenant Hospice for their dedication, love and the support during this difficult time.
Carmon was born May 30, 1925 in Megargel, AL and raised in Burnt Corn, AL. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean War. Carmon was a 33rd Degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite Temple. He graduated from Troy State University with a Bachelors degree in Education and taught school in Sneads, FL until he began his 38 year career as a locomotive engineer with the L & N Railroad. In addition, he was a professionally licensed property, casualty and life insurance agent. After retirement from the railroad, he enjoyed a successful career in real-estate and property development with his best friend, Bobby Murphy, of Pace, FL. Carmon's hobbies included fishing and hunting with his son, Jim and friends at "Carmon's Landing" in Escambia County, AL. As she was growing up Carmon lovingly referred to his daughter, Sally as "Puddin" and later would refer to her as "the SUP," (supervisor). Carmon's smile was contagious, especially when around family members and his beloved wife, Eleanor with whom no greater love could be shared. His church family at Gadsden Street United Methodist Church provided the foundation of his daily life and he cherished his longtime membership.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Whittle and Carrie Idell Grace; one brother and two sisters; as well as his grandson, Evan Carmon Grace.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Eleanor; son, Jim Grace (Dawn) of Milton, FL; Sally Coe (Jimmy) of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Erica Niedermayer (Alex) of Pensacola, Mansfield Coe of Pensacola, Eleanor Coe of Washington, DC, Erin Grace of Pensacola, Jacob Lintner of Milton, FL; a great-granddaughter, Isla Grace Niedermayer; as well as a sister, LaNelle Wilson of Mobile, AL.
Visitation will be held 2-4pm Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be held 10:00am Monday, January 4, 2016 at Gadsden Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Ellisor officiating. Entombment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Active Pallbearers will be Randy McCurley, Gene Wilson, Mansfield Coe, Alex Niedermayer, Skipper Griffin and Paul Morris.
Honorary Pallbearers will be The Jim Robinson Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gadsden Street United Methodist Building Fund, 901 E. Gadsden St., Pensacola, FL 32501 or to the Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund, 2900 Rocky Point, Tampa, FL 33607.
The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to Carmon's in-home caregivers and Covenant Hospice for their dedication, love and the support during this difficult time.
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Services
Visitation
January
3
Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Funeral Service
January
4
Gadsden Street United Methodist Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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