Charles Pace
Pace, Charles G., 89 passed away on February 11, 2020 at his home in St. Louis. Preceded in death by his long time partner LaRue Wild. Survived by Eugenia Pinkley (sister) of Decatur, TX. Loved uncle and friend to many.
Charles was born in Missouri in December 1930 to Clyde and Bertha Pace. The family lived in DeSoto, Missouri before moving to St. Louis. Charles was a hairdresser, working at Famous Barr and the Chase Park Plaza for many years. Charles also enjoyed painting.
Charles and LaRue enjoyed traveling around the US and having friends over for parties. Charles also traveled extensively while serving in the Navy.
No memorial is planned, interment at Hillcrest Abbey in St. Louis.
Donations may be made to the Humane Society of Missouri or the American Lung Association.
Farewell to a great friend of 45 years. You humor and wit and loving friendship will be greatly missed. I will always cherish the countless memories I have of you. Forever RIP.
I echo Monte’s eloquent words. I miss you Charles and our Tuesday night meetings at your home. I will see you again and my dog Laser, who passed on March 18th. So, my 2 Best Friends Forever recently left me. Say hi to Larue for me.
I will miss you mr. Pace! You made doing hair fun, thought me so much in hair and life you always had the best stories. You were lived by many. Rest in peace my friend.
I will always remember Mr. Charles. He cut off my braids when I was about 13 and he styled my hair for my wedding in 1963. He also did my mother’s hair for years and years. I recall when I was in 8th grade and I was reading “Gone with the Wind” while he did my hair. He asked if my mother knew I was reading that book. I felt quite grown up and then wondered what I was missing! A wonderful part of my life. Blessings on him.