81R5705 JNC-D
By: Pitts H.R. No. 2667
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Waxahachie resident Charlie E. Pace on January 18, 2009,
at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born in Somervell County on September 5, 1923,
Mr. Pace married the love of his life, Evelyn, in 1953; together
they shared more than half a century and raised a daughter, Janis;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pace served his country with distinction in
World War II as a member of the 78th Infantry, 311 Regiment, in the
European theater; he continued his military service for 25 years
with the Texas State Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel; and
WHEREAS, He started working in the grocery business when he
was only 14, and he went back to the work following the war; after
more than three decades of service with the Kroger Company, he
retired in 1986 and later went to work with Wayne Boze Funeral Home;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pace was a valued member of the Waxahachie
community; president of Ellis County Christian Men's Fellowship
Breakfast and post commander of the JoVan Marchbanks American
Legion Post No. 137, he was also a charter member of the Waxahachie
Kiwanis Club, life member of the VFW, and member of the Zoning Board
of Adjustment for the City of Waxahachie; and
WHEREAS, Active in University Assembly of God Church, he
served his fellow congregants as Sunday school superintendent,
board member, and head usher; he also directed devotions for the
adult department, shared his time with the visitation and hospital
outreach ministries, and served as director of District Light for
the Lost for more than 17 years; and
WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Pace enjoyed visiting with his
family, tending to his well-groomed lawn, cheering on the Texas
Rangers, and going to the rodeo; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Pace was held in the highest regard by all
who knew him, and he leaves behind memories that will be forever
treasured by his family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charlie E. Pace and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Evelyn Vaden Pace; to his daughter, Janis Gail Pace; to his
brothers, Verdie Pace and his wife, Wynell, and Marlin Pace and his
wife, Doris; to his sisters, Joy Mann and Eva Pace; and to his other
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charlie E.
Pace.