James Russell Gracey age 80 of Gonzales, Texas formerly of Houston, Texas was born March 18th, 1940 and passed away January 8, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents James Arthur and Pauline Gracey of Houston, Texas and his brother-in-law Robert Braley of Katy, Texas.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Lois Meitzen Gracey who were married August 29, 1981. She is the love of his life, who he fondly referred to as "precious". His Sister Linda Braley of Katy, Texas. Son, Jason Russell Gracey and wife Ruth, daughter, Natalie Gracey Cashdollar, and husband Reid. Grandchildren, Autumn Kirk, Erin Kelly, Justice Gracey, Trinity Gracey, Jacquelyn Cashdollar, Julianne Cashdollar, Cheyenne Cashdollar, Russell Cashdollar and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

James was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Gonzales, Texas. He seldom missed the men's first Saturday breakfast, and he was known for cleaning up after the event.

He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston, Texas and attended college at Sam Houston State University and the University of Houston before he was drafted into the United States Army in 1964. He proudly served the United States during his deployment in Vietnam as part of the 101st Airborne; he earned several medals for his service and bravery, which include expert rifle, National Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge and Parachutist Badge.

James was employed as an outside salesman for Rex Supply Corporation in Houston for 41 years, he had found his niche. He retired in 2007.

Throughout the years and in retirement, Jim and Lois shared many adventures ; Sailing on Galveston Bay in their trimaran sailboat as well as cruising the open road on his motorcycle. In 1997 they purchased the Bar W Ranch in Gonzales TX. Another adventure was about to begin. Jim and his wife really enjoyed spending time with their children and their spouses as well as grandchildren at "The Ranch". They even remodeled an old farmhouse to give them plenty of space to stay. Jim attributed living longer to living on The Ranch.

Pallbearers will be Reid and Russell Cashdollar, Jason and Justice Gracey, Anthony and Brandon Braley.

Graveside services will be held at the Orchard Cemetery, off highway 36 near Wallis, Texas, on Thursday January 14th, 2021, at 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider contributing in his name to the First Baptist Church of Gonzales - New Parsonage Fund, 422 St. Paul Street, Gonzales, TX 78629 ,  or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125 .

Condolence messages may be written for the Gracey family at www.garmanycarden.com .

Funeral Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.