Grover Glenn Pace, 67, of Plant City, died Feb. 13, 2015 after a heroic battle with cancer and prolonged illness at South Florida Baptist Hospital (SFBH).
He served six years in the U.S. Air Force at Offutt AFB in Nebraska, achieving the rank of S.SGT. He retired from General Electric in Hendersonville, North Carolina, in 2004. He and his wife, Miriam, moved to Florida in 2006. He attended Dover Pentecostal Holiness Church, where he served as a guitarist, was director of the Golden Heirs Seniors’ Program and served as Chairman of the Escort Committee at SFBH. He was a compassionate and loyal caregiver to his wife’s parents, Rev. James and Ethelene Stuart, until their passing in 2013. He had a passion for southern gospel and bluegrass music, enjoyed his home recording studio and fishing, and was a certified Amateur Radio Operator.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Miriam C. Pace; son, Greg Pace; daughter, Peggy Tittle; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Willis and Alma Pace of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Dover Pentecostal Holiness Church. Fellowship with the family and friends with lunch immediately following. Interment will be held at a later date in Hendersonville. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.