He is survived by Irene Pace, his loving and faithful wife of 32 years, his children: Paula Pace of Indianapolis, IN; Sandra Pace and Jamie (Lori) Pace both of Forest, MS; Carmen "Vette" Pace of Meridian, MS; and Barbara Clay of Memphis, TN; one sister: Louella Wash of Forest, MS; one brother-in-law: Joe Burnside; one sister-in-law: Daisy Pace of Forest, MS; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and as well as numerous family and friends.