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Willis O'Max Pace Jr.

1953 - 2016

Willis O'Max Pace Jr. obituary, 1953-2016, Clover, VA

BORN

1953

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Service

4124 Ironbound Road

Williamsburg, Virginia

Willis Pace Obituary

CLOVER - Willis O'Max Pace, Jr., 62 of Clover, VA passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born on December 20, 1953 in Williamsburg. He was a 1972 graduate of James Blair High School. He was proud to have served his country in the United States Air Force. In 1994, he returned from Germany and began living in Clover. He is survived by his mother Jacqueline J. Runyans of Williamsburg; a brother, Glenn P. Pace and wife Betty of Newport News; a sister Sharon E. Howard and husband Andrew of Virginia Beach; and a loving nephew Seth S. Tarkenton of Virginia Beach. He is preceded in death by his father, Willis O'Max Pace Sr., maternal grandmother Flonnie I. Bateman. A Graveside Service will be held at Williamsburg Memorial Park, 130 King William Dr., Williamsburg, on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. The family requests that those wishing to give memorials please consider the Halifax County Rescue Squad, PO Box 183, South Boston, VA 24592. Please view and sign the family's online guest book at: www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 19, 2016.

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terry weymouth wilson

February 13, 2019

The Kindness Person , from the time we started school together, he lived one street over from me we rode the bus together , he only grew kinder as we went through high school. Always loved him, and will always miss his Love & Kindness his " SPIRIT " !!!!

Les Wooten

February 20, 2016

Many fun times "back in the day". Willis was a true original.

Prayers and thoughts for family and friends.

God Bless.

Betty Swindler

February 20, 2016

Willis was a sweet and kind person. We met as teenagers and he has always been in my thoughts throughout the years. My condolences to all of his family. I was very lucky to have such a great guy as a special friend.

Virginia Keniston

February 19, 2016

Sorry for your loss...I was a classmate at James Blair High School..Willis was a great guy.

Terry Weymouth

February 19, 2016

Condolences to the family.Terry Weymouth

February 19, 2016

Met Will in Clover some years ago, Became friends He was "Quite the Guy" Condolences to the family....Gibby Gibson

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Williamsburg Memorial Park

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4124 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188

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