James Trigg Pace
James Trigg Pace, 102, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the T J Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late Harry Taylor Pace and Annie Kincheloe Pace.
After graduating high school, Mr. Pace became a student at Western Kentucky University. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mr. Pace joined millions of Americans in the rush to enlist in the military as the U.S. entered WWII. He eventually graduated from navigation school in Dec., 1943, and was shortly thereafter assigned to the 489th Heavy Bombardment Group flying B-24 Liberators. Following additional group training, the 489th was made operational and sent to England in April, 1944 as part of the 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force. There, he flew 27 combat missions, including his second mission on D-Day, rising in rank to 1st Lt. all the while earning the DFC among other citations.
Following the end of the war, Mr. Pace joined the local Army National Guard Unit, the 623rd Field Artillery Battalion, where he was a Battery Commander with the rank of Captain. He served on Active duty with the 623rd FAB during the Korean War for approx. 18 months, 6 of which he was deployed to Korea in combat with the U.S.-led U.N. forces defending South Korea.
In civilian life, Mr. Pace became involved in the banking industry which lasted until his retirement. He served in many capacities beginning with the New Farmers National Bank in 1946 and then eventually becoming president of Citizens Bank & Trust Co. He was also involved in numerous civic activities which included being a member of the Glasgow Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons: Jimmie Reid Pace and wife Donna of Nashville, TN and Douglas Grimes Pace and wife Paula of Greenwood, IN; four grandchildren: Scott Pace, Thomas Pace, Nathaniel Pace, and Tonya Pace Clemons; four great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and one nephew, Billy Pace Young of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Margaret Grimes Pace; one brother Harry Reid Pace; and one sister Mary Ann Pace Young.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Burial with military honors provided by Glasgow Chapter 20 DAV will be in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be after 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy are requested to the American Alzheimer’s Association.
Mr. Pace was a very honorable man. My Dad, as I also, respected him so much. Prayers for all of the family.
So sorry to hear about Mr Pace. He was my very first boss when I graduated from college. He made sure I was trained well at being a bank teller. As his sons, I know you are going to miss your dad very much. May God surround you and your families with his love and care to see you through this difficult time.
All my life my father Joe Lane Travis spoke of Mr. Pace in the highest regard. He was a true leader in every sense of the word. Our country needs more men like him.
So very sorry for your family’s loss. James Trigg and Mary Margaret were wonderful neighbors and remember how nice James Trigg was to talk to. A true kind soul.
James Trigg was a neighbor as I was growing up and was my first employer at New Farmers Bank. He and Mary Margaret were very close friends with my parents, and we had the greatest respect for both of them. I am sorry to hear about his passing but he leaves a great legacy and example.
Mr. Pace was my mom’s teacher. At Highland Ridge, he would ask her if her homework was done. He and my dad served together with the 623rd in Korea.
Jimmie, I was so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. James Trigg was a great man and I remember those times singing beside him in choir at Glasgow Baptist when I was in high school. My dad spoke of the many time he and your dad talked over the years, especially after both their wives had passed away. Praying for all of your family during this time.