Grant Frederick Brace, age 20 passed away unexpectedly August 31, 2020 at The University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Kentucky. Grant was a 2018 graduate of Alcoa High School where he competed in football and was a 3 time State Champion. He was also a varsity wrestler with a high school record of 128 wins 33 losses. He was a 3 time Tennessee State placer, 2nd in 2016, 5th in 2017 and 3rd in 2018. Upon graduation Grant was awarded a scholarship with the University of the Cumberlands where he went on to tally three falls in his career, including a pin in the 2018 Patriot Open. His last win was a 13-5 major decision in the match with Keiser University. Grant loved God and his family first and was always willing to offer a hand to those in need. Grant was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was passionate about snowboarding, dogs, jet skiing or anything outdoors. Preceded in death by grandparents, Terrell and Betty Brace and Mary Lou Foster.
He is survived by his parents Kyle and Jackie Brace; sister and brother-in-law Kaylee and Sam Wagnon; grandfather, Bobby Foster; several aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved dog, Titan
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 pm EST at Sevier Heights Baptist Church, 3232 Alcoa Highway Knoxville, TN. 37920. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 4 pm EST with Pastor Doug Adams and Pastor Andy Langston officiating.
Family and friends will meet at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mt. Juliet, TN to lay Grant to rest on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 1 pm CST. Pallbearers will be Sam Wagnon, Kerry Brace, Dalton Steele, Johnny Steele, Wade Johnson and Brian Gossett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris Fry and Chris Stamberger. Family and friends are invited to gather afterwards at Team Faith Racing Ministry, 6165 John Hager Road, Mt. Juliet, TN. 37122.
Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. www.berryfuneralhome.com
