Birth date: Nov 22, 1967 Death date: Jan 10, 2023
Preston E Grace passed away peacefully in his Seaford, DE home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the age of 55 after a long battle with kidney disease. Preston grew up in Greenwood, DE, graduated from Woodbridge Jr/Sr High School Read Obituary
It was an honor to know and work with Coach Grace at the ‘Bridge. Not only was he a great coach, he had a huge impact on the lives of the students he worked with. He was always kind, considerate, and never made you feel like he didn’t have time to talk. He will definitely be missed.
Preston Grace was the finest example of a true alumni of Woodbridge Highschool. He lived and breathed the majority of his life to make sure he shaped the lives of many young men and women to become productive citizens in our community. We knew from very early on that he would be one heck of leader and that his passion for sports would help him accomplish some of his life goals , molding and shaping everyone he touched to be better and feel good about themselves. Press had a way of picking you up when you were down , dusting you off, giving you whatever you needed, even the shirt off his back if necessary to make you feel better about yourself. I could go on and on for I had the luxury to have him act as a big brother to me and many of my friends in “our group. Always there for Chuck and the rest of us and made sure he kept us on the straight and narrow . Those years will never be forgotten and to the very end even through his illness he never stopped helping shape the younger generation into being the best the could be. A True Raider at heart , he embodied what a Woodbridge Raider was and that rubbed off and was obvious to everyone he touched. His School Pride was matched by none and he made a difference in this world and he showed the rest of us how to get it done . We will miss you Terribly Press , but are so happy that you know get to be the assistant coach w/ Our God Almighty and still watch over us. We know have peace that you are where you were always meant to be . One of the Great Ones to never be replaced. If you knew Coach Grace , you were lucky because he touched your soul and left you better than he found you. ❤️
When I arrived in the fall of 1989 at the "Bridge" Coach Grace was there to lend a hand and help in anyway. Mr. Blue Raider (Preston) was never about himself, but always about the students he taught or coached. The lessons of Attidude, Discipline, & Intensity was a motto he embodied and the example he choose to walk. Coach Grace is beyond a doubt a huge loss for the "Bridge" community. My wife, Johnny, and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Preston. May God provide you with strength to get through this difficult time. Strong in FAITH - John H. Parker Jr, Leav Parker, & Johnny Parker
Coach Grace was an amazingly kind man who touched the lives of several generations of Woodbridge students. His support and generosity enriched the lives of all who knew him. Even though he is no longer physically with us, his presence will forever be felt in our lives. Fly high Coach Grace and keep an eye on all you loved here on earth.
