John Nelson Grace, 94, passed away March 11, 2019.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late John Wesley Grace and Esther Wilkening Grace.  Nelson was a United States Army Air Corps veteran where he taught navigation and served during WWII.  He retired as the southeast regional administrator for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.  Nelson was a member of the Kiwanis International Club and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  He also sang harmony with a Barbershop Chorus in New Jersey and Virginia.

            Nelson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha Culbertson Grace; four children; three stepchildren; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; and great great grandchildren; and two brothers.

            A memorial service will be held at a later date at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Pittsburgh.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.