William "Bj" Eugene Grace Jr.

Loving son of Gloria Ann Machling, William Eugene Grace, Sr. and step mother Dottise L. Grace. Brother of Jackie G. Landry, Claudia Grace, Mitchell Grace, Alex Frantom and the late Larell Theriot. Grandson of proud grandparents, Evelyn “Grandma Sweetheart” Martin Crochet, Tim Crochet, Betty Grace, his adopted grandpa, Dennis and the late Robert Grace. His great grandmothers Ruby J. Ezzell and Grace Crochet. Uncle to Larell Landry and his special friends, Anna Kramer, Chris, Jim & Charla Bouchie.

Age 26, a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong westbank resident. Graduated from Belle Chasse High School and later he was given the name of “Riverbend Goodwill Ambassador” by the administrative staff of Riverbend Nursing Home.

“BJ” enjoyed watching NCIS series and lived to tell the stories of every show that was on television. He was also an avid Saints fan and once he drew a picture of an angel and sent it to the Saints Camp for Drew Brees to see.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Visitation from 10:00 am to Mass time. On line condolences at www.westsideleitzeaganfuneralhome.com