Grahame Edward Rance

Grahame Edward Rance, 72, of Rock Hill, SC and formerly of Frisco, TX, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on January 14th, 2025. Born on November 12, 1952, in Newport, South Wales, Grahame was the cherished only child of the late Ivor Edward Rance and his surviving mother, Denise Rance.

Grahame led an incredible life that he shared with his family and friends. As a child, he enjoyed a happy upbringing surrounded by the warmth of his parents and an extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. After graduating college from the University of Wales with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Grahame began his career in Dorset, England. This was the start of a very long and adventurous journey that started in England and led to living in Canada, the United States, Australia, Singapore, and India.

After their overseas travels, Grahame and his loving wife of 51 years, Elizabeth, settled in the United States, living in North Carolina and California before making their home in Frisco, TX. This is where Grahame began his second career as an educator in the McKinney, TX school district. He shared his passion for physics, engineering, computer science and robotics with countless students, inspiring a new generation with his knowledge and love for technology.

Upon his retirement in 2024, Grahame and Elizabeth moved to Rock Hill, SC, to enjoy a peaceful retirement close to their youngest grandchildren. Grahame’s family is profoundly proud of his commitment to education and the contagious joy he brought to everyone he met. His unwavering optimism, positive outlook on life, generosity, and kindness of spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Grahame leaves behind a lasting and loving legacy that will be forever cherished by his survivors; his devoted wife and best friend, Elizabeth; his loving mother, Denise, of Newport, South Wales; his sons, Simon and wife Heather of Fremont, CA, and Jamie and wife Andrea of Fort Mill, SC; and his grandchildren, Ethan, Ayden, and Colton, and their mother, Hilary, of Madera, CA; and Lila, Luke, and Liam of Fort Mill, SC. He will also be missed by a host of extended family and dear friends.

The family will hold a private Memorial Service on January 25th, 2025. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Heart Association.