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Roy PACE Obituary
He graduated from Franklin High School in 1956 and from the Newport News Apprentice School in 1961. He served in the Army for three years earning Good Conduct and Marksman Medals and achieved the rank of specialist E-4 while stationed in Zweibrucken, Germany. He returned to civilian life and worked in the Newport News Shipyard and other subcontracting companies affiliated with ship building as a draftsman. He enjoyed owning rental properties and was a generous man who helped care for many people.
Roy is an Eagle Scout and is survived by his two sons, Dr. Brandon Pace of Roanoke, Va., and Jonathan Pace of Newport News, whom are also Eagle Scouts; brother, Henderson Leigh Pace Jr.; sister, Janet Gladstone; three grandchildren, Noah, Harper and Barrett Pace.
He was an active member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church and a memorial service will be held there by Dr. Michael T. Condrey on Saturday, Sept. 25. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. with service to follow. Burial will be private at a later date. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy PACE
Rebecca Wells
September 25, 2010
Jonathan and Brandon,
I became a friend of Roy's in 2003 and I am sorry to hear that he passed. I saw it in the newspaper just today and I was shocked. Please send the family my condolences. He was a nice man and a good friend to me.
Rebecca Wells
Tommy Zehmer
September 24, 2010
Roy was a great guy who I enjoyed working with at J. J McMullen and who sold me his house on Patriot Crescent at a great price. As Ham Williams put it in his comments he was very kind and compassionate and was a pleasure to be around. My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Albert Evans
September 14, 2010
God bless you, Johnathan! We are so sorry to hear about Roy but we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and to those who are the called according to His purpose. You are in our prayers. Mr. & Mrs. Evans and family(your former next door neighbors)
Beverly Rogers Whitley
September 9, 2010
Brandon and Johnathan ... So glad to have gotten to know you thru your Dad who I have known since he was a little boy... Every summer I was invited to go to the beach with The Paces ... We always had such fun and I will never forget those times ... So sad about us losing Roy but I know he wants you to continue the 3rd week in July with family ... Our love is with both of you ... Beverly and Billy (Janet's friends)
"Ham" Williams
September 8, 2010
Dear Brandon and Jonathan,
I came to know your Dad in about 1979 when we were working for John J. McMullen Associates at Rouse Tower. I don't think I ever met a kinder or more compassionate man. He spoke with pride of his sons and their accomplishments ... and rightfully so. I was honored to have Roy as a friend and a a person who added fun to work. May God continue to bless.
With my prayers,
Chris Maderazo
September 8, 2010
A few years ago I rented a room from Roy for a short time. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I have kept in touch with him over the years, having the privilage of seeing him about 2 months ago. He was a very thoughtful, patient and kind person.
Patty Guy
September 7, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing Roy both on a peronal and on a professional level. Every tax time I would fuss at him and say Roy if your heart was as hard as your head he would laugh and say I was never meant to be rich. I know in my lifetime I never met a more giving and generous person he never saw anyone he wouldn't help if he could. He had a heart of gold and I know the dancing he loved will continue in heaven. He will greatly missed.
John & Daisy
September 7, 2010
Dear Brandon and Jonthan,your dads early departure has certainly affected many people.He was a loving and caring man who tried to be there for his family and friends.He will be truly missed,and he will live on in our hearts and thoughts.May he rest in peace and may GOD give you the strength to carry on in this time of great sorrow.
John & Daisy Woods
September 7, 2010
Dear Brandon and Jonthan,your dads early departure has certainly affected many people.He was truly a wonderful and loving man,who loves his two sons very much and was proud of them both.He will live on in our hearts and in our thoughts.May he rest in peace and may GOD give you the strength to carry on.
Angie Ortiz
September 6, 2010
I have enjoyed working with Mr.Roy. He always had a smile and a warm hello for everyone. He was a kind man. He will be missed. God bless you all in your loss. RIP Mr. Roy
Sherry Huycke
September 6, 2010
39 years ago in 1971 when we were newlyweds, my first husband and I rented the downstairs of a big house in Newport News from Roy. I remember your father and grandfather as a very kind man and landlord. I've thought of him several times through the years. I'm happy to see he has raised some fine sons and grandchildren that from reading the guest book gave him as much joy as you have given him.
May God give you strength during this sad time of your life.
Karrin Williams Frankie
September 6, 2010
Dear Jonathan & Brandon: I had not seen your father in many years. Your Dad and I were Cheerleaders for the NNSB & DD Co. Apprentice School back from '59-'61. I can remember great times with him way back then. So sorry for your lost.
September 5, 2010
Brandon,
The memories of your Dad are vivid in my mind as of the many times we all spent together in Newport News, Yorktown, Troutville, Roanoke, and yes especially at the beach at Kill Devil Hills. His love for his sons and grandchildren were very apparent in his many visits with all of us, even when he was not feeling well. May his memories of him comfort you and Jonathan at this sad time and your family prepares to honor his life with the Memorial Service that you have planned. Love, Gramma Sula and Mother-in-law)
September 5, 2010
Mr. Roy a very special person. I have enjoyed working with him. We will miss him very much. Gladys
Norma Pennell
September 5, 2010
Dearest Jonathan and Brandon,
My heart is filled with so much sorrow that your father has passed away. He was a very sweet man and loved you two boys so very much. I thought he would pull through and get better and was in shock when my mother (Aunt Evelyn) told me that he had passed away. My deepest sympathies are with you and may God bring you comfort in your time of such sorrow and pain.
Love,
Your cousin,
Norma
September 5, 2010
Dear Granddaddy Pace, You were the best Grandpa. We had so much fun at Water Country in July. The beach will not be the same next year. We will float on your favorite blue raft. Barrett is such a good little baby brother and we are glad you got to meet him in May. I love my angel bear from Christmas. We will always miss you, Love Noah, Harper and Barrett
Marie Jones
September 5, 2010
Brandon, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your Dad. Leonard told me his days on earth were numbered but take comfort in knowing he is out of pain and in a more glorious place with eternal life. God bless and comfort you and your family.
Barbara Mallory
September 5, 2010
Jonthan and Brandon, so sorry to hear about your dad. I'll miss seeing him Sunday mornings at KirkWood. In remembering Roy, I'll always think of Boy Scouts and his participation in the campouts. You are in my prayers.
September 5, 2010
Jonathan I am very sorry about your loss. I know that you will miss your Dad very much but you must keep in mind that he would want you to go on with life.Just rem. all the great memories of you and him together.Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.Take care Tammy
September 5, 2010
Roy will be missed and thought of a lot. It was a pleasure working with him. Along his journey in life, he has touched so many lives. Now he has a new journey. God Bless You ROY.
Ms. Sheron
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