Harry Lee Mace, 83, of Charleston, and currently living in Elyria, Ohio, graduated into eternity on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Elyria Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 13, 1932 in Gassaway, WV. Harry was currently a member of Murray Ridge Church of God in Elyria.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Wilma Mace; his son, Harry Dale Mace; parents, Rev. William and Myrtle Mace; brother, William "Ed" Mace; sisters, Nellie Rollyson and Edith Wilson Priddy; and one great grandson, Zechariah Lee Mace.

He will be missed by his wife, Naomi Losh Mace; daughters, Brenda Vanbibber (Glen), Debbie Bailey (Greg) both of Sissonville; grandchildren, Julie Jarrett (Casey), Stacy Reed (Jeremy), Daniel Bailey (Jamie), Ryan Bailey (Chelsea), Kayln Guilloux (Jean), Marisa Mitchell (Eric), and Stacy Frederick (Jason); 11 great grandchildren, Haley, Hayden, Alyssa, Mason, Judson, Xavier, Eli, Emery, Myren, Kaden, and Laykin; sister, Carol Morris (Jim); as well as a host of other family and friends.

Anyone who ever met Harry for more than five minutes was the subject of one of his famous jokes, and instantly became his friend. He was a loving, friendly, kind man who never met a stranger.

Harry was a devout Christian who spent a lifetime serving his church. He was an active member of Greenlee United Methodist Church for 48 years, where he served in many offices and ministries. Harry was an Ordained Lay Speaker, active with the United Methodist Men, and faithfully attended the Annual Methodist Men''s retreat at Jackson''s Mill.

His favorite ministry for many years was making cross necklaces from concrete cut nails, in seven different colors, each representing the Love of Christ. He carried these with him at all times and would give these out no matter where he was.

Harry retired from Pfaff & Smith Concrete Supply in 1992, with over 30 years of service.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Long & Fisher Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 1pm on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Long & Fisher Funeral Home with Pastor William Bartlett officiating.

Interment will immediately follow at Goff-McClanahan Cemetery.