Leonard Joseph Brace

CLINTWOOD, VA – Leonard Joseph Brace, Jr., 78, entered eternity Friday October 9, 2026, from his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was a Christian of the Methodist faith. He was a 20 + year employee of the U S Forest Service where he was an automotive repair instructor. He was dedicated to the students he trained, he saw that each student was well prepared for a career in the automotive industry and had a job when they left the program. He loved his job and was allowed to live in several areas of the country by doing so. Away from work, Joseph enjoyed music, he was accomplished on several instruments including the guitar and the fiddle. He could play about anything he picked up. He often played with the Stanley Brothers and wrote several songs. He loved country and bluegrass music. He also loved working on and building cars. He was a Pontiac Man, his favorite was the GTO. Joseph was a devoted family man, he loved them with all of his heart. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always making people laugh and smile.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Joseph and Edith (Allen) Brace; his great-granddaughter Lilly Belle Brace; and his sister Barbara Munson.

Survivors include his loving wife Germaine (Glebus) Brace-Clintwood, VA; his sons Jeff Brace and wife Chrisrty-Pound, VA, Scott Brace and wife Miracle-Pound, VA and Jason Brace and wife Karen-Hampton, VA; grandchildren Tyler Brace, Angela Brace, Jeffrey Brace, Aaron Brace, Lizabeth Brace and Collin Brace; great-grandchildren Lana Brace, Elly Brace, Charlotte Brace, Maximus Brace and Mia Brace; a brother Thomas Brace and wife Deborah-Mineville, NY; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and loved ones.

As per Joseph’s wishes, he will be cremated and a private service will be held at a later date.

Baker Funeral Home-Pound, VA is serving the family of Leonard Joseph Brace, Jr.