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Richard Pace Obituary
Greenville - Richard Marion Pace, 71, husband of Judy Alexander Pace, of Greenville, died April 1, 2018.
Born in Greenville, he was the son of the late Melvin McKinney Pace and Iola Watkins Pace.
Richard was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army and fought during the Vietnam War. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University and worked at Enwright Associates and H2L as a Civil Engineer.
Richard was also a past chairman on the Greenville County School Board; a former deacon at First Baptist Church in Greenville, and part of the Leadership Greenville and Leadership S.C. organizations.
In addition to his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Mr. Pace is survived by two daughters, Marion Garabedian (Lawrence) and Melissa Williams (Jason); four grandchildren, Marion Blair "Mary Blair" and Cameron Garabedian, Ali Grace and Laney Williams; and one sister Brenda Pace.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Pace is preceded in death by twin sons.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at First Baptist Church Greenville at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Greenville, Property Fund, 847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Dennis Cox
June 10, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Richards passing. He was a great influence in my life. He was the man that inspired me to become a civil engineer, even though I never completed my degree, I have been working in this business for 40 years. Richard was a huge part of that. How I wish I could go back to those days at MBTB and thank all those men who were great influences in my life. Charles Westberry, Mike McMillan, Jan Bunes, Jerry Campbell, and especially Richard Pace. I pray the Lord has kept you in his loving arms these last few months, and I know he will see you through the rest of your life with fond memories of Richard. God bless.
Alan Horne
April 4, 2018
So sorry to hear of the loss of Richard Pace. We worked together at MBTB and he was always a delight to work with. We will keep the Pace family in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy and Raymond Duncan
April 3, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ann Bratton
April 2, 2018
Judy, Marion, and Melissa,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on Richard's death. May the love and grace of Jesus Christ sustain and comfort you during this time. Love, Ann Bratton
Esther King
April 2, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Pace family. Mr. Richard was a friend to all. He will be missed by many. Esther
Holland
April 2, 2018
Dear Judy and family, so sorry for your loss. Richard was a fine man and I am sure will be missed by many.Irene
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