Col. Joseph-Pace, Sr. (USAF ret.)-Obituary

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Col. Joseph B. Pace, Sr. (USAF ret.)

Pensacola, Florida

1933 - 2017

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DIED
January 24, 2017
LOCATION
Pensacola, Florida

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Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel Obituary

Joe was born in Mobile, AL on February 5, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was a 1957 graduate of the College of Pharmacy, University of Florida. Joe practiced pharmacy in Pensacola for over 50 years and owned Dewberry-Pace Pharmacy, now Jackson-Pace Pharmacy. Midway...

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Mr Pace was my supervisor in the Air Force Reserves He as a wonderful leader of our uit.

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JoAnn , Ben ,Jan

Knowing and working with Mr Pace was always a joy.
He knew how to make people laugh and always had a good come back. It saddens me to know he will not be popping in the pharmacy to say hello but it makes me smile knowing he is in Gods hands.
May peace be in your hearts while going through your loss. Remember when you see a red cardinal it's the Colonel just watching over you ALL. ❤

Col. Pace had a tremendous impact on my life. When I moved to Pensacola in 1989, after serving in the US Navy, Col. Pace hired me to work in his pharmacy. Even with my Navy training as a Pharmacy Technician no one else in Pensacola was interested in hiring me. He allowed me to use my training and was instrumental in getting me hired on in two other pharmacies. Over the years, both Joe and Joann were very good to me. At times when they travelled they trusted me to watch over their lovely...

I am sorry for the loss of a great man. We were for many years in the Air Force Reserves at Keesler Air Force Base. He was my Commander and mentor.
He is a man I will never forget. To his family, I am
sorry for the loss. His memories will remain to me
forever. He is in heaven and one day I hope to meet again.


CMSgt Jim Bemis

To Joe's Family: As a customer of Jackson Pace Pharmacy for more than 20 years, I came to know this Florida Gator as a caring man and fine gentleman. My sincere condolences.

Our deepest condolences to the family of Col Pace. He was a great leader, Patriot and Kiwanian. At this time of great sorrowing may you be comforted by hope, strengthened by faith, and guided by the warm thoughts of others through the difficult days ahead.

My deepest condolences to the family. Joe was a wonderful friend and coworker. His wit and humor enriched the lives of those who knew him.

Ben,

Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family. This was a long struggle but your dedication to him during his illness I know where very much appreciated. Our faith lets us know he is in a much better place today. We will be praying for you and your family. May your father rest in peace.

Dear Dee & Ben & family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. It is never easy to say goodbye because you know there will be a "void" that will always be there. What joy it is to know that you will one day all be reunited when Christ returns. Keeping you in our thoughts. God Bless. Erilda & Ron