Ira Frank Eugene Pair

Ira Frank Eugene Pair, 92, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Birmingham on November 28, 1928, grew up in Center Point, Woodlawn, and Montgomery, and returned to Birmingham in 1963. He served in the Naval Reserve and was employed with the telephone company for 38 years. During his lengthy retirement he was generous with his time and skills in helping numerous people and organizations. He was a dedicated member of Brookview Wesleyan Church and served there for over 50 years in many capacities. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clifford Pair, Sr., and Edres Coe Pair, his brother Henry Clifford Pair, Jr., his sisters Louise Pair Oliver and Margaret Pair Marchant, his first wife Billie Wiggins Pair, his second wife Madeline Lovell Pair, his son Vincent Vess, and his daughter Karen Pair Reaves. He is survived by his daughters Susan Vess Iglehart (Don) of Williamsboro, NC, Cheryle Pair Eiland (Charles) of Birmingham, and Kathryn Vess Coplin (Kenneth) of Sylacauga, and by his son Jonathan Grant Pair (Missy) of Raleigh, NC, as well as eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family, including special friend Margie Delony. The family especially appreciates the help of Mike Pair as advisor and caregiver. In lieu of flowers the family would welcome a donation to the charity of your choice. The service for him will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 14th at Jefferson Memorial Chapel.