On September 2, 2020, Colon Christopher Pake passed peacefully at Ridgewood Manor in Washington, NC.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Rogers McClenithan, his father, Colon Walker Pake, and a special father, William “Mac” McClenithan. He will be missed by his loving sister, Sandra Everette and her husband Jimmy of Beaufort, and a cousin Evielu Russell, also of Beaufort. His children, who loved him dearly, are Leighann and her husband Anthony of Roanoke Rapids, Daryn and her husband Tim of New Bern, Scott and his wife Emily of Washington, and Spencer and his wife Shannon of Washington. He was a proud grandfather to Savannah, Tristan, Meghan, Cayden, Trey, Elli, Morgan, Henley, Anna Brey, and Hayley.
Chris was born in 1946 to proud parents. He fondly told stories of helping on the farm and growing up in Beaufort. His favorite recollections were of his basketball days as a Sea Dog for BHS and was very proud of their winning streak of 91 games from 1959-1961, including 3 state championships. He followed his sister to WVMA radio station and enjoyed his days as a DJ
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As a father, they broke the mold with Chris Pake. Patient and loving, he guided us all with a gentle, yet firm, hand and heart. He was so proud of his kids and the adults we are today. “Big Chris” and his sense of humor could always keep us laughing. Our friends were always welcome in our home. Chris and Lucy helped raise many more children than their four kids.
You would be remiss to talk about Chris without talking about his loving wife and sweetheart, Lucy. The two were like peas in a pod, and you rarely saw one without the other. They both tackled life together–pursuing careers in education and raising a big family, hand in hand. They lived and loved with joy–and you could always find them on a beach, on the river, or in the pool. Lucy left us on October 10, 2019, and Chris grieved with all of us. He lived with her loving memory and wanted to be here as a brother, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed, but we all smile knowing that he and Lucy are shagging to their favorite song “Magic in the Moonlight.” They have had a “sweet hello” with our “bitter goodbye.”
The family will receive friends at the Old Ford Church of Christ Family Life Center from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Friday, September 11, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Humane Society of Beaufort County at (252) 946-1591 or the Beaufort County Animal Shelter at (252) 946-4517.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Pake family.
Life Celebration
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Old Ford Church of Christ Life Center - Directions
Life Celebration
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Old Ford Church of Christ Life Center - Directions
With love..
We are so sorry for the recent passing of Mr. Chris. We know he touched many lives as a teacher at Washington High School, and his legacy lives on in the same way you work and guide children today. Lean on each other in the coming days and know there of others you can lean on if needed. Love and hugs to all of you. With love ...
Many hugs , much love & prayers for comfort in the days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I was their mail carrier for 23 years prior to retiring in 2018, and enjoyed knowing them and having many conversations with them through the years. They most often spoke about their children and grandchildren, and I also had the privilege of meeting their rescued dogs through the years. They were a very special couple! Thinking of you all in your loss. Sincerely, Carol Hartman