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1924 - 2012
 Robert C. Pace Jr., 88 of Jasper, died at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital on Saturday November 3, 2012. Robert was born on September 21, 1924, in Jasper, to R.C. & Viva Linscomb Pace. Robert was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army in the Pacific theater. He was a member of DeWitt Clinton Masonic Lodge #29 AF&AM for 60 years, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of El Mina Shrine. He was a 48 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, chapter number 291 and also a charter member of the VFW post 6380.
Robert married Janie Martindale Pace on May 22, 1948, in Jasper, where they made their home and raised seven children. Robert owned and operated Pace Trucking before being elected as and holding the office of Jasper County Tax Assessor & Collector for 28 years. Robert retired to cattle ranching and piddling. Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years Janie M. Pace, children Carol Pace of Dallas, Connie Wester and husband Michael of Carthage, Cindy Barmore of Galveston, Jo Thomas and husband Mike of Woodville, Jane Walthall and husband Tim of Lumberton, Frank Pace and wife Joan of Jasper, John Pace of Jasper, 13 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, four cows and Mae Mae the horse. He is also survived by sisters Aileen Pace Nunnally, Katherine Pace Baldwin, brother Jimmy Pace and wife Jean, life time best friend Gene Cannon, caregivers Kerwin Attaway, Patricia Bryant, Margaret Burns and many many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Pace Mallet and brother Hardy A. Pace.
The family will host a visitation on Monday November 5, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services are Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Jasper, with a brief reception to follow in the Wesley Center. A private masonic graveside service will be held at Little Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org, The First United Methodist Church of Jasper or Gideons International.
Funeral services provided by Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Crematory in Jasper, TX. Condolences can be posted at www.forestoaksofjasper.com |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Loouise Oliver-Wilson & Joseph Wilson
Wednesday November 7, 2012 at
2:41 PM
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Our hearts are heavy for all of you. We've known Robert all our lives-the JHS class of 1943 has lost one of its own. He set an example for his family and each
of us. "To know Robert, was to love him!"
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Monte Lawlis
Wednesday November 7, 2012 at
2:15 PM
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It was an honor to know Robert. May God console Janie and family
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Mary M Lindsey
Tuesday November 6, 2012 at
9:28 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to all the family, my thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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Mickey Gelagotis
Tuesday November 6, 2012 at
7:07 PM
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We are all praying for you and your family at this time. Love you and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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jamie conner
jameshconner@yahoo.com
Tuesday November 6, 2012 at
1:45 PM
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Sorry for your loss. God bless you and your families. Trust in the Lord.
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Keith & Martha Stephens
Monday November 5, 2012 at
7:16 PM
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Thinking of you all; our deepest sympathy at the loss of such a great man.
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Phillip Sharp
Monday November 5, 2012 at
4:42 PM
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
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David and Fran Daniel, James and Francine
Monday November 5, 2012 at
4:38 PM
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Sending much love to the Pace family. Wish I could be there. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
David
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Judy Jones Morgan
fmjm69@yahoo.com
Monday November 5, 2012 at
3:28 PM
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Carol, I am so sorry to hear about you father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Judy
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Becky Bryan
Monday November 5, 2012 at
11:27 AM
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Connie, I was so sad to hear the news about your dad. I will keep you and your family in prayer. If there is anything at all that I can do for you, please let me know. I am right here if you need me. Lots of love and prayers are headed your way. Becky
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Jackie Ryall and Family
jrayll@pulf.com
Monday November 5, 2012 at
10:33 AM
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Although we did not know Robert, we know and love Jane and her children. Through our friendship with Jane, we know he was a wonderful man; he had to be to have a daughter like Jane!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Charles and Edna James
Monday November 5, 2012 at
10:26 AM
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Peace and comfort to the family and oh what good memories we have and so much fun, we will meet you again one day and have more great days our love to all
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Hugh & Diannah Windham
Monday November 5, 2012 at
9:26 AM
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To paraphrase: He has fought a good fight, he has finished the course there is therefore laid up for him in Heaven great riches. What a wonderful man who set such a wonderful example for his family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
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Tracey Scown
Monday November 5, 2012 at
9:04 AM
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Thinking of your family. Mr. Pace was special to many people as a leader in your community and as the father of a wonderful family. My prayers are with you at this time of loss.
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Mark and Susan Swearingen
Sunday November 4, 2012 at
5:39 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Your family is so special to us !
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