Benjamin Harrison Pace,111, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at Memorial Mission Hospital, after a well fought and gallant battle. Ben was the son of the late Benjamin H.Pace,11, and Dorothy Simmers Pace.
Ben is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jamie D. Pace, as well as two daughters: Michelle Pace Wood and husband Gary, of Candler, and Lucille Pace Miller and husband, Keith, of Newman, GA. Also surviving is his very dear granddaughter, Emma Camille Wood. A sister, Pat Loflin, and cousins Thomas l.Thrash, Lee Pace Brawley, and William J. Teague also survive.
Ben spent summers in the Candler area with his great grandparents, Lee and Nellie Thrash and Uncle Jay and Lucille Pace.
Ben lived with his mother's sister and husband Virginia and Edward Teague during high school and graduated from Calvert County High School on the Chesapeake Bay. From there, he received a B.S. Degree in Biology from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where he was captain of the cross country and track team.
Ben enlisted in the US Navy, attaining the rank of LT.JG.He served on the USS Okinawa during the Cuban Missle Crisis and on the Admiral's Staff of the Atlantic Fleet.After the service, Ben worked for 12 years for Sun Oil Co. and progressed to become the corporation's sales manager for a three-state region. In 1976, Ben returned to Asheville to establish his own business. The first Country Food Stores opened in March 1977, and was located on the former site of his family's home place. over the next 35 years, Ben grew his dream to include 16 convenient stores, as well as branching into real estate investing. Ben was selected in 1986 as Entrepreneur of the Year by the WC Entrepreneurial Council. Enjoyed many years on the MSD board of directors.Served as member of Buncombe County Community School Advisory Council, board member of Council of Independent Business Owners, a trustee and finance committee member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church. Member of VFW, past president of Enka-Candler Business Assoc.Licensed Real Estate Broker. founded "The Knot Hole Gang" providing the joy of the Tourist baseball to many young children in our region.
In addition to this extroadinary work, he was a founding member of the Buncombe County Democratic Men's Club. and ran for County Commissioner in 1980 and again in 1984. He ran for NC State House in 1996.
Memorial services were held Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Montmorenci United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lisa Hartzog Hannah and Dr. Dukelson officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed at Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box,190, Candler,NC 28715 or to Montmorenci UMC, PO box 610, Candler,NC 28715.
Condensed Bio:
Published by Groce Funeral Home,on March 27-29, 2013.
Ben is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jamie D. Pace, as well as two daughters: Michelle Pace Wood and husband Gary, of Candler, and Lucille Pace Miller and husband, Keith, of Newman, GA. Also surviving is his very dear granddaughter, Emma Camille Wood. A sister, Pat Loflin, and cousins Thomas l.Thrash, Lee Pace Brawley, and William J. Teague also survive.
Ben spent summers in the Candler area with his great grandparents, Lee and Nellie Thrash and Uncle Jay and Lucille Pace.
Ben lived with his mother's sister and husband Virginia and Edward Teague during high school and graduated from Calvert County High School on the Chesapeake Bay. From there, he received a B.S. Degree in Biology from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where he was captain of the cross country and track team.
Ben enlisted in the US Navy, attaining the rank of LT.JG.He served on the USS Okinawa during the Cuban Missle Crisis and on the Admiral's Staff of the Atlantic Fleet.After the service, Ben worked for 12 years for Sun Oil Co. and progressed to become the corporation's sales manager for a three-state region. In 1976, Ben returned to Asheville to establish his own business. The first Country Food Stores opened in March 1977, and was located on the former site of his family's home place. over the next 35 years, Ben grew his dream to include 16 convenient stores, as well as branching into real estate investing. Ben was selected in 1986 as Entrepreneur of the Year by the WC Entrepreneurial Council. Enjoyed many years on the MSD board of directors.Served as member of Buncombe County Community School Advisory Council, board member of Council of Independent Business Owners, a trustee and finance committee member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church. Member of VFW, past president of Enka-Candler Business Assoc.Licensed Real Estate Broker. founded "The Knot Hole Gang" providing the joy of the Tourist baseball to many young children in our region.
In addition to this extroadinary work, he was a founding member of the Buncombe County Democratic Men's Club. and ran for County Commissioner in 1980 and again in 1984. He ran for NC State House in 1996.
Memorial services were held Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Montmorenci United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lisa Hartzog Hannah and Dr. Dukelson officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed at Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box,190, Candler,NC 28715 or to Montmorenci UMC, PO box 610, Candler,NC 28715.
Condensed Bio:
Published by Groce Funeral Home,on March 27-29, 2013.
Benjamin Harrison Pace,111, died Monday, March 25, 2013, at Memorial Mission Hospital, after a well fought and gallant battle. Ben was the son of the late Benjamin H.Pace,11, and Dorothy Simmers Pace.
Ben is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jamie D. Pace, as well as two daughters: Michelle Pace Wood and husband Gary, of Candler, and Lucille Pace Miller and husband, Keith, of Newman, GA. Also surviving is his very dear granddaughter, Emma Camille Wood. A sister, Pat Loflin, and cousins Thomas l.Thrash, Lee Pace Brawley, and William J. Teague also survive.
Ben spent summers in the Candler area with his great grandparents, Lee and Nellie Thrash and Uncle Jay and Lucille Pace.
Ben lived with his mother's sister and husband Virginia and Edward Teague during high school and graduated from Calvert County High School on the Chesapeake Bay. From there, he received a B.S. Degree in Biology from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where he was captain of the cross country and track team.
Ben enlisted in the US Navy, attaining the rank of LT.JG.He served on the USS Okinawa during the Cuban Missle Crisis and on the Admiral's Staff of the Atlantic Fleet.After the service, Ben worked for 12 years for Sun Oil Co. and progressed to become the corporation's sales manager for a three-state region. In 1976, Ben returned to Asheville to establish his own business. The first Country Food Stores opened in March 1977, and was located on the former site of his family's home place. over the next 35 years, Ben grew his dream to include 16 convenient stores, as well as branching into real estate investing. Ben was selected in 1986 as Entrepreneur of the Year by the WC Entrepreneurial Council. Enjoyed many years on the MSD board of directors.Served as member of Buncombe County Community School Advisory Council, board member of Council of Independent Business Owners, a trustee and finance committee member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church. Member of VFW, past president of Enka-Candler Business Assoc.Licensed Real Estate Broker. founded "The Knot Hole Gang" providing the joy of the Tourist baseball to many young children in our region.
In addition to this extroadinary work, he was a founding member of the Buncombe County Democratic Men's Club. and ran for County Commissioner in 1980 and again in 1984. He ran for NC State House in 1996.
Memorial services were held Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Montmorenci United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lisa Hartzog Hannah and Dr. Dukelson officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed at Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box,190, Candler,NC 28715 or to Montmorenci UMC, PO box 610, Candler,NC 28715.
Condensed Bio:
Published by Groce Funeral Home,on March 27-29, 2013.
Ben is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jamie D. Pace, as well as two daughters: Michelle Pace Wood and husband Gary, of Candler, and Lucille Pace Miller and husband, Keith, of Newman, GA. Also surviving is his very dear granddaughter, Emma Camille Wood. A sister, Pat Loflin, and cousins Thomas l.Thrash, Lee Pace Brawley, and William J. Teague also survive.
Ben spent summers in the Candler area with his great grandparents, Lee and Nellie Thrash and Uncle Jay and Lucille Pace.
Ben lived with his mother's sister and husband Virginia and Edward Teague during high school and graduated from Calvert County High School on the Chesapeake Bay. From there, he received a B.S. Degree in Biology from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where he was captain of the cross country and track team.
Ben enlisted in the US Navy, attaining the rank of LT.JG.He served on the USS Okinawa during the Cuban Missle Crisis and on the Admiral's Staff of the Atlantic Fleet.After the service, Ben worked for 12 years for Sun Oil Co. and progressed to become the corporation's sales manager for a three-state region. In 1976, Ben returned to Asheville to establish his own business. The first Country Food Stores opened in March 1977, and was located on the former site of his family's home place. over the next 35 years, Ben grew his dream to include 16 convenient stores, as well as branching into real estate investing. Ben was selected in 1986 as Entrepreneur of the Year by the WC Entrepreneurial Council. Enjoyed many years on the MSD board of directors.Served as member of Buncombe County Community School Advisory Council, board member of Council of Independent Business Owners, a trustee and finance committee member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church. Member of VFW, past president of Enka-Candler Business Assoc.Licensed Real Estate Broker. founded "The Knot Hole Gang" providing the joy of the Tourist baseball to many young children in our region.
In addition to this extroadinary work, he was a founding member of the Buncombe County Democratic Men's Club. and ran for County Commissioner in 1980 and again in 1984. He ran for NC State House in 1996.
Memorial services were held Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Montmorenci United Methodist Church, with Rev. Lisa Hartzog Hannah and Dr. Dukelson officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed at Acton United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Upper Hominy Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box,190, Candler,NC 28715 or to Montmorenci UMC, PO box 610, Candler,NC 28715.
Condensed Bio:
Published by Groce Funeral Home,on March 27-29, 2013.
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