In Memory of Jimmy Gracey

03/27/2026

The Gracey Family is incredibly touched by the outpouring of love and prayers. Jimmy’s cousin has set up this fund below for those who have asked how to make a contribution to help the family over this difficult time. Thank you to everyone for the thoughtful messages. Know that the family appreciates you. 🙏💗

Take part in remembering James "Jimmy" Paul Gracey. Read his obituary, share your own memories, and learn about any funeral details on Ever Loved.

03/19/2026

Our family is heartbroken as we confirm that Jimmy’s body has been recovered in Barcelona.

Jimmy was a deeply loved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, and our family is struggling to come to terms with this unimaginable loss.

We are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers from people around the world – so many helped to share Jimmy’s story and bring his life to light so that others may know him.

We also sincerely appreciate the continued support and coordination of the local authorities and the U.S. Consulate as we work to better understand the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.

As we navigate this painful time, we kindly ask for privacy so that we may grieve together and begin to process his loss as a family.

The Gracey Family

03/19/2026

We appreciate the coverage to find Jimmy, Good Morning America.

An Illinois family is asking the public for help and more information following the disappearance of their 20-year-old son, who was on a spring break trip in Spain.

03/19/2026

Thank you ABC News.

James "Jimmy" Gracey's family describes him as a kind, responsible, devoted son and brother.

03/18/2026

Thank you NBC News for the coverage to help find Jimmy.

James Paul Gracey, 20, was last seen outside of Shoko, a nightclub in Villa Olimpica on the beach in Spain, his parents said.

03/18/2026

Thank you Fox News.

University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey, 20, missing in Barcelona after visiting nightclub during spring break trip. Last seen 3 a.m. March 17.

03/18/2026

Thank you to CNN for this coverage on Jimmy.

An American college student visiting friends for spring break has gone missing in Spain, his family said, adding police have his phone.

03/18/2026

The parents of James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, are asking for the public’s assistance in finding their son who went missing from a club on Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 3am in Barcelona while visiting friends who were studying there. Jimmy is a junior at the University of Alabama and traveled over Spring break to visit friends studying abroad there. He was last seen outside of Shoko, a club in Villa Olimpica area on the Barceloneta Beach, wearing a white shirt and dark pants and a chain with a gold rhinestone cross. He’s approximately 6 ft. 1 and 175 pounds. Jimmy and his parents, Taras and Therese, are residents of Elmhurst, IL, along with his four siblings. Jimmy is a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 224.505.3886.