TSgt. Anthony Carl Crace

On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, TSgt. Anthony "Tony" Carl Crace, 34, departed this life and his wife of twelve years, Krystal A. Crace, to answer a higher calling. He was born to Rhonda Hill Crace Shaffer and Roger Crace(deceased) on July 30, 1980 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Tony was a younger brother to Matthew "Scott" Crace and his wife Christy, an older brother to Tara Crace and her significant other Joshua LaBello.

Tony was a graduate of Adena High School in Frankfort. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force where for fifteen years he proudly served his country with honorable mentions and distinction. He loved his family and showed it through his beliefs and dedication to our country and our way of life. His memory will be kept alive by those who knew him, worked beside him, and loved him.

Tony leaves behind his grandparents; Roy and Faye Hill of Frankfort, five nephews; Dylan, Aris, Zach, Solomon and Wyatt, three nieces; Neveah, Alicia and Presley, his father-in-law; Randy Preston, mother-in-law; Margie Whittlock, his parent-in-law; Ronald and Tammy(deceased) Mitchell, Jr., sister-in-law; Sarah Dirickson, and a friend, Dawn Sears.

Calling hours will be held at the EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, Frankfort on Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A service of Remembrance will begin at 12:00 p.m. with his brother Scott officiating. The Crace family requests that NO flowers or cards be sent. Instead, please make all donations in Tony's name to Wounded Warrior Project at www.WoundedWarriorProject.org where you can donate through the website or print a donation form from the website and mail your donation to Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.