Remembered for cleaning up and maintaining campus area properties of the 2200 block of High Street, Charles W. Pavey, III, owner of Eventide, Inc., died on Friday, after suffering from a heart attack on Tuesday, July 17.

His father, Dr. Charles Pavey, II, established Eventide, Inc. nearly 50 years ago. Twenty years later, Charles W. Pavey, III became interested in the realty business. As a lifelong resident of the campus area, he took great pride in, and worked tirelessly for, its improvement as president of Eventide, Inc.

In a recent interview with the Lantern, Pavey commented on what sparked the family’s interest in owning campus property.

“Growing up, we always lived near campus and naturally decided to buy property around us,” Pavey said. “Eventide, Inc. now owns more than 122 units.”

In addition to running Eventide, Inc., Pavey was a self-employed real estate appraiser for more than 35 years. He maintained his office and home on the same block of High Street where he grew up.

Ironically, Pavey’s birth was predicted by renowned columnist, Walter Winchell in the Ohio State Journal, on Sept. 3, 1932. The prediction, titled, “Things You Never Noodle Now” read as follows:

“Next June 10, Doc [baby catcher] Pavey will have a chance to see how it feels to pace up and down the hall. It will be a 6 pound, 5 ounce boy at 1:20 a.m. If you don’t believe it mark it on your calendar.”

Pavey was born June 10, 1933 at 1:20 a.m.

Pavey attended The Ohio State University and Capital University where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1955. After spending time as a member of the U.S. Army in San Francisco, he returned to Columbus where he began his career in real estate.

Pavey was an active member of the Appraisal Institute and Society of Real Estate Appraisers, University District Organization and the University Community Association.

According to his daughter, Cindy Rieth, Pavey’s death will have no effect on tenants or the future of Eventide, Inc. The business has always been closely runby the family, and surviving family members plan to keep the realty business going. She also commented on how she believes her father would like to be remembered.

“My father should be remembered as a good, loving father; husband and friend,” Rieth said.

The funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. at Rutherford Chapel, 2383 N. High St.