Raymond Clarence Grace, 71 of Raytown, Missouri passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Friday at the chapel. Raymond was born June 8, 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond Joseph and Juanita Wilma (Davis) Grace. He has been a lifelong area resident graduating from Truman High School in 1969. He had worked as a rental agent and car salesman for City Rent a Truck and Bob Allen Ford for a number of years before he retired in 2010. He was an avid classic car enthusiast and enjoyed watching football. He was a member of Rod-Tiques Car Club in Kansas City. He is survived by; his wife Connie of the home; two daughters, Valerie Rogers and husband Brandon of Blue Springs, MO and Kristy Jones of Independence, MO; a brother Joseph Golden and wife Leonor of Independence, MO and 4 grandchildren, Brooklynn, Bella, Steven and Blake. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel (816) 373-3600)