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William Pake Obituary
He is preceded in death by his parents Cyril and Lena Pake, and his daughter Barbara Buck.
William is survived by his loving wife, Socorro "Elsa" Pake, sons, Benney Pake (Johanna) of New Bern, Harvey Pake (Jill) of Weston, FL, daughters Sandra Pake Cary (Greg) of Rocky Mount, Michelle Poteat (Reginald) of New Bern, Kimberly Alexander (Jimmy) of New Bern, sister, Betty Steele of New Bern, fifteen grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
William served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Master Sargeant. He also retired after 15 years of service from NADEP. William was also a parishioner at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and a Eucharistic minister visiting the sick and the homebound. He also volunteered at the hospital, served as president of the Fil-Am Association and President of the Eastern Diversity Group. William was also an avid reader and rarely left the house without a book and a pen.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Cotten Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made in Williams honor to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church 3005 Country Club Rd. New Bern NC 28562.
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Cynthia Shiflett
April 23, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers for the Pake family for comfort of heart and peace of mind that your loved one is in the presence of our Lord.
Sincerely, Ellen Ballance, Anna Ballance and Cindy Earehart Shiflett
Michael Lynch
April 21, 2020
Elsa and the entire Pake family: On behalf of all the Brother Knights of the Monsignor James R. Jones Council 3303, we send our love and prayers. Bill did so much for the Knights as our Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, Color Corps Commander, Ceremonial Team Leader, and a Knight who just gave so much. We have sustained the loss of an exemplary Catholic gentleman and a worthy Knight of Columbus. May God rest his soul.
Alan & Jeane Gregory
April 21, 2020
My Dear Friend Elsa and Family. Alan and I were saddened to hear the news about your wonderful hubby passing away. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him. We were always glad to see him and have the opportunity to talk with him when you two came to our events. We thank your husband for all the wonderful advice he provided us with as our ECDG Advisor. May he Rest in Peace. You are in my prayers. Take care, Jeane & Alan Gregory
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