Charles Edward Pace, age 80 of White House passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. He was born September 30, 1945 in Greenville, MS to Melvin & Alice Gober Pace. He worked as a tow boat pilot and as a factory worker. He was employed for many years with Tycon Fiber Web and he attended Long Hollow Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Travis, Allen and Don Pace; brother-in-law, Robert Jennings; son-in-law, Jerry Mire. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Betty Jean Pace, White House, TN; son, David (Rhonda) Pace, Cottontown, TN; daughters, Cindy Lynn (Jerry) Kirby, Hendersonville, TN, Tricia (Stephen) Ballard, Bowling Green, KY, Rebecca Mire, Morgan City, LA, Tammy Lynn (Johnny) Boyd, Greenville, MS and Gina Smith, Virginia Beach, VA; sister, Carolyn Jennings, Eupora, MS; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life memorial service is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. Visitation is planned for Friday, March 13, 2026 from 2-4pm at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN & BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com
