H.C. Pace III, 76, of Steamboat Springs, CO passed away on September 28, 2013 at his home with his wife Sharon at his side. He was born in Eden, NC on November 9, 1936. They have made their home in Steamboat Springs since 1993.
H.C. is survived by his wife Sharon Sumpter Pace, his three sons Mark (Jane) Pace of Clemmons, NC, Clay Pace of Raleigh NC, and Bran Pace of Alpharetta, GA, his grandchildren Amanda and H.C. (Clay?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s children), sister Linda (Paul) Hawkins of Reidsville, NC, brother Bill (Susan) Pace of Eden, NC, and stepmother Lib Pace of Eden, NC.
H.C. was preceded in death by his parents Henry Pace Jr. and Nell Hastings Pace.
H.C. graduated from Wake Forest University in 1959. He soon after served in the U.S. Army. H.C. retired in 1993 as President of Pace Stone Furniture Company in Eden, NC. He served his community 20 years as a volunteer firefighter. He was a member of the Masonic Lodges of Eden and Steamboat Springs for over 50 years. H.C. enjoyed skiing and sailing with his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northwest Colorado VNA Hospice, 940 Central Park Dr. Suite 101, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 or your favorite charity.
Services will be Friday October 4, at 11:00 am at Fair Funeral Home in Eden, NC.
A celebration of H.C.'s life will be held at a later date in Steamboat Springs.
Sharon and family,
My heart aches for you in the loss of your husband, father, brother. HC was always quick to smile and offer support. So many were blessed to call him 'friend'. May God offer peace and comfort as you move thru the days ahead.
Love and prayers,
Pam
Pam Cundiff
My deepest sympathies to H. C.'s family. He and I were both students at Tri-City High School ... I graduated in 1954, he in 1955 ... and we were friends. We communicated from time to time in recent years both by e-mail and telephone and I was so sorry to hear of his passing. God bless and comfort H. C. family and friends.
James Adkins
I am so sorry to hear about HC, he was a one of a kind boss and I really
enjoyed working for him the 9 years I worked at Pace Stone. I know he
will be greatly missed and give all my love to the family.
Judy London Hill
Sharon and family, I am so sorry to hear of H.C's passing. My sympathies go out to you. I have thought of you both often over the years and have fond memories of our friendship. May God bless and comfort each of you at this time and the days to follow.
Judy Payne Marshall
I was so sorry to hear that H.C. had passed away. He called Al before he passed away. It meant a lot to him for H.C. to call.
Sandra Puckett (Al's wife)
HC was a unique man that was very kind to me as a young man. I am sad to say that I have not seen him in years and that is my loss. His friendship meant a lot to me and his wisdom was rare in today's world. I will think about his contributions for moons to come. He was thr real deal.
Roger L wilkes,Jr
Roger Wilkes
wE WERE SO SORRY TO LEARN OF H.C.'S PASSING. OUR DEEPEST SYMP[ATHIES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF OUR VISIT IN STEAMBOAT AND REGRET THAT WE COULD NOT BE THERE WITH YOU.
CHARLIE AND LORETTA
Bill & Susan So very sorry to hear of the death of your brother, H.C. Please know that along with my self, but the entire Rice Family are praying for you all that God will give you all great comfort and peace during this time and the weeks and months ahead. Jesus Christ conquered death and now lives. No doubt HC has met HIS Savior and is strolling across Heaven after He met His Savior, visiting those who have gone on before Him. Much love in Christ Eunice Rice & Family.
Eunice Rice
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