Mr. Thomas William Benton "Tom" Grace, 64, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Tom entered this life on August 26, 1943 in Sarcoxie, Missouri, one of four children born to the late Thomas and Lucy (Whitaker) Grace. He graduated from Sarcoxie High School and was a lifelong resident. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during Vietnam. On November 19, 1977 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Lou Bloss and together they shared the last thirty years. For over forty years, Tom has worked in the field of construction. He enjoyed going to auctions and had a great love for his pair of Missouri Mules. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elizabeth Edwards; and a brother, James Grace. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie Grace of the home; a sister, Marjorie Davis and husband, Evert, of Chanute, Kansas; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services for Thomas William Benton "Tom" Grace are 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 in the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in the Dudman Springs Cemetery near Reeds, Missouri. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Gene Huff, J.D. Jennett, Dave Lawyer, Lyle Thurman, Gary Turner and Jack Owens. Bill Acheson and Dale Fullerton will serve as honorary pallbearers. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Memorials are being directed to Community Hospices of America and contributions may be left at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.