Roscoe “Pete” Delias Lacy, Jr., age 82, of Elizabeth City, NC died on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Born in Pasquotank County, NC on March 2, 1940 to the late Roscoe Delias Lacy and Maggie Chappell Lacy, he was the loving husband of Nell Meads Lacy. Pete was formerly the General Manager for Miles Jennings. A founding member of the Weeksville Volunteer Fire Department, he was also a former member of the Elizabeth City Rotary and a former Board Member for Essex Bank.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sandra Lacy Chory (Ricky) and Pamela Lacy, all of Elizabeth City, NC; a son, Robert Darrell Lacy (Cathy) of Elizabeth City, NC; a son-in-law, Kent Gardner; a sister, Ann Newcomb of Syracuse, NY, five grandchildren, Brandon Chory (Megan), Trent Gardner (Caitlyn), Jeremy Chory (Ashley), Christopher Gardner (Courtney), and Ashley Pilipovic (Destin), all of Elizabeth City; and three great-grandchildren, Bailey Gardner, Avory Pilipovic, and Brayson Pilipovic. A daughter, Beverly Gardner, and two sisters, Betty Midgette and Carolyn Bennett predeceased him.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Twiford Memorial Chapel with Sandra Chory, and the Rev. Davin Phillips officiating. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/TwifordFuneralHome. Burial will be in New Hollywood Cemetery.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 is serving the Lacy family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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Contact Information:
Twiford Funeral Home (Elizabeth City)
405 East Church Street,
Fax: 252-335-4329
Email: J.J.Twiford@TwifordFH.com
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George Hague
My sincere condolences to Pete’s family and sympathy at this time. I was once told to go talk with Pete, he is Mr. Republican. He will be missed!
Donnie Simpson
Sorry to hear this. I played on his Miles Jennings softball team for a longtime. Pete was a very good man. RIP my friend, prayers for the family,
June Faye Banks
Dear Nell and family,
Pete was my first cousin that I have many memories with as a child. Pete was a smart and loved man. He was a hard working man for his family. Pete was a paperboy delivering papers as a very young boy. He was a boy Scout. Pete will be truly missed but God got a special angel. R.I.P. sweet cousin.
June Faye
Doug & Mary Pritchard
Words cannot describe what I’m feeling today. Your loss of a truly loved one is hard to bare. Our Sincere sympathy Nell and your children at this time. May our prayers comfort and ease the pain you are experiencing at this time. Memories will live on forever in our hearts which we will never forget. Pete was a friend , not just in business but a great guy in my life. Take care God Bless each of you.
Carawan Family
Our sincerest condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
M.C.Halstead
I met Pete when Dr.Mahaffey and I were in B.S.A.and he was supportive of about all sports for young people.His willingness to help all kinds of groups will be my memory of a man willing to speak as he thought it needed to be called.Rest you gentle giant.
Jenneal Harrell
Coolie & I were so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I have known him most all of my life. I remember where he lived as a child with his parents. Coolie worked with him at the Daily Advance when he was young. I will miss seeing Pete on Facebook & agreeing with his posts. Prayers for family. R. I. p. My friend.
David Clifton
Nell, Pam, Sandra and Robert, I am saddened to hear of Pete’s passing. my most sincere condolences to each of you during this time.
Terry Gurganus
I am so sorry to here this a good man and friend.Prayers to this family.
Jacqueline W Farkas
Dear Nell and family, I am so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I never met Pete but I enjoyed talking with him on Facebook. He kept up on the news and if Pete said anything, it was usually right. I will miss chatting with him. May God comfort all of you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Ken Bateman
Sorry to hear about Mr Pete’s passing. May God bless everyone during this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Ken Bateman
Janice Boyce
Mr. Lacy was a very nice and friendly man. He will be missed. Love and prayers for his family!
Jan C Riley
As a Charter Member of The Rotary Club of Elizabeth City Morning, Pete will be remembered for his lifelong belief in service to our community. On behalf of our members past and present, our condolences are extended in memory of a good and honorable man. It was always a pleasure to serve with Pete.
Tarheel Pharmacy Inc
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Linda Mercer
To Pete’s entire family……sincere condolences from Doug and me. It was always a pleasure for me to be sent to Miles Jennings to pick up items for our farm. I remember one time when I was not goimg to make it by closing time. I called and he told me to come on, he would have the item I needed waiting for me.
I appreciated the good customer service and the pleasant smile.
Mary Weeks
Our thoughts & prayers are with the whole family. Pete was one of the nicest, kindest men I have ever known. He always had a smile & a wave on the sidewalk or on the road. W.A. & I always enjoyed bumping into him at the store. Nell & family take comfort in your memories.
Mary Hurdle Weeks & family
Brenda Meads
So sorry to hear about Uncle Pete. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you strength. Love all of you
Connie B Snyder
My sincere condolences to all the family. Thinking and praying of all at this time. Pete was a true blue person, what you see is what you get. A devout Republician in his beliefs. He will be missed. Thinking of Christopher, Pete’s grandson. Christopher marrried my grandaughter, Courtney. He has lost too much this year also. Bless you all.
Mark Croley
My condolences to Pete’s family. I was saddened to read of Pete’s passing. I always enjoyed having an opportunity to see and speak with Pete. He was a true conservative and stood up for his beliefs….. and didn’t mind letting you know what he believed. Lol. I will miss our conversations.
I am certain that his beloved daughter Beverly was waiting at Heaven’s Gates to greet her Dad.
Rest In Peace Pete
Linda Thompson
So sorry for your loss he showed me a lot about work and politics asking God To send comfort to the family and friends Amen
Bobby Jones
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Pete. I enjoyed working with him at Miles Jennings. He was a great boss and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tom Campbell
Pete was a dear friend and colleague while we lived in Elizabeth City. A “can do” guy he helped found the Committee of 100 and other worthwhile endeavors. He was always a stalwart friend and wanted good from everyone. I join in celebrating his life and wish for peace in this time of loss.
Charles Ferrell
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Pete. I extend my condolences to the family.
Lorretta christiansen
Our deepest regrets are with all of the family, Pete was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed very much.
I know he is resting peacefully and uniting with his family in heaven.
May God bless you Nell and children
Sincerely
Chris and Lorretta Christiansen
Robert Powell
Pete was a dear man, always with a smile and a laugh. My condolences to Darrell and all his family and loved ones. He gave to his community behind the scenes for many years. He and I worked for Republican ideals long before it was cool to be a Republican. He will be missed. Rob Powell
Tanya Johnston
I’m sorry to hear this Pam. You and your family are in our prayers.
Anthony Meads - Albemarle Builders Supply
Deepest sympathy to the family. I met Mr. Lacy through my dad when I was just a kid. My Dad would visit his store to pick up metal or welding supplies. At least that’s what I thought we were there to do. He always made a point to talk a little to me. Being a kid then and having an adult notice me, when I was with my dad, made me feel like a grown up. Mr. Lacy always made me feel like I was as important as anyone else coming in the store. Many times, we would end up back in the shop. And as a kid, watching the guys in the back cutting and bending metal always fascinated me. The trip to the store sometimes ended up being a trip for business conversation and was guaranteed to always be about politics. We can only imagine the political conversations my dad and Mr. Lacy are having now. He will be missed by our community.