Philip H. Trace, USAF Ret.TSgt, age 60, of Seven Lakes, NC passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Philip was born on August 12, 1961 in West Haven, Connecticut to the late Howard Arthur Trace and Marjorie Simmons Trace. He graduated from West Haven, CT High School. Philip proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired after 20 years of service. He then spent 13 years as a government contractor in Afghanistan and Iraq working in logistics. Philip received his Bachelor Degree in Business.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, LaVerne Pettyjohn Trace; two children: Paul Trace of Newport News, VA and Crystal Marie Hayes and her husband Drew of Hampton, VA; a step-son, Gregory Adams of Robbins, NC. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Ava Lilliana, Mila Lianne, Chayce Michael, Jackson Howard and Levi McAuley.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Seven Lakes. A graveside funeral service with full military honors will he held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes.
