John Robert Pace

John Robert Pace, 44, of 158 Ridgedale Road, Candler, died Saturday, August 25, 2001 in a Sayre, PA hospital. A native of Cincinnati, OH, he was a son of Catherine Fox Middleton and the late William F. Middleton. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Faith Russo Pace; sons, Geoffrey Robert Pace, Sean M. Pace, Robert Middleton; daughter Janet Middleton; sister, Doris Henry; brother, Ricky Middleton and grandson, Christopher Clayton and a number of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Russo and their family. He was a former employee of Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa and currently employed with Barlow Plumbing. John was a devoted husband and father. He was whimsical, curious and loved life on the edge. He will be missed by all. A memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Rice will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Geoffrey Pace Trust Fund, c/o Telco Credit, 7 Orchard Street, Asheville, NC 28801.