Billy Joe Brace, 80, of Rogers, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 5 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers.

He was born January 12, 1937 in Rogers to Earnest Fenton Brace and Elsie Vera Edith Guyll Brace. He married Melba J. Townzen December 20, 1958. He was a self-employed carpenter, loved deer hunting, gardening and dominos. He was a jokester who loved his family and grandkids very much. Billy loved to read the Bible especially the book of Revelation and was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Rogers. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Melba; a daughter-in-law, Theresa Brace; a brother, Lester Brace and a great-granddaughter, Kaylee Herron.

Survivors are a son, Billy Brace of Rogers; six daughters, Sherry Brace and partner, Kathleen Hale of Fayetteville, Pam Dye and husband, Ricky of Garfield, Kathy Lovstead and husband Bob of Seligman, Kim Williamson and husband Mark of Rogers, Jessica Brace and partner, Justin Foster of Rogers, Jennifer Taylor and husband, Anthony of Centerton; two brothers, James Guyll and Junior Brace of Rogers; four sisters, Anabelle Elders of Huntsville, Betty Townsend, Glenda Mulkey, and Janet Henson of Rogers; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren.

Graveside service is set for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 9 at Walnut Hill Cemetery with Brother Travis Baker officiating. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 8 at the funeral home.

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