A memorial service celebrating the life of James F. Gracey 59 of Palm Coast FL will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road S. Flagler Beach. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5:00 PM until the time of services. In honoring the wishes of Mr. Gracey, the family will be celebrating his life in color. Please join with them in colorful attire. Mr. Gracey, a resident of Palm Coast for the past 11 years coming from Brownstown MI passed away Tuesday, January 15 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1959 in London, Ontario, Canada a son of Robert F. Gracey who survives in St. Thomas, Ontario Canada and the late Marjorie (Thornton) Gracey. A retired general manager for Welch Packaging, Mr. Gracey was a past member of the Knight of Columbus and enjoyed golf, boating and all sports. He was a hardworking devoted family man who will be greatly missed. Surviving in addition to his father, is his wife of over 35 years Kelly (Michael) Gracey, his daughter, Julia Gracey of Columbus OH, his son Kellen Gracey and his wife Carrie of Allentown PA, his grandson, Luka James Gracey, two brothers, Robert Gracey and his wife Joyce of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada and Steve Gracey and his wife Linda of Springfield MA, his sister, Angela Legacy and her husband Marcel of Kingston, Ontario Canada and six nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorial contributions to Esophageal Cancer Research with the American Cancer Society or American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). For online condolences go to www.craigflaglerpalms.com Arrangements are in the care and trust of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home