Mr. Steve Pace, age 77 of Florence, passed away surrounded by his family on May 23, 2024. Graveside service s will be held at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens on Sunday, May 26th beginning at 1pm. Visitation will be held at Elkins Funeral Home in Florence starting at Noon. Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mr. Pace served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was very proud of his service to our country.
His family describes him as a stubborn, know-it-all with a big heart. He was very generous, tender-hearted and loved to help people whenever he could. He loved riding motorcycles, flying planes, and riding in his airboat that he built in his spare time. He also enjoyed using his HAM radio with his friends. His call number was N4WSP. He was a skilled mechanic that loved racing. He loved animals as well, but especially his “little best-friend”, Batman.
Mr. Pace is survived by his children, Samantha Dalton (Shaun), Amanda Pace, Heather Pace-Hartnett, Jason Pace (Maggie), and Teresa Lee; eight grandchildren; cousins, Jeannie Johnson (Rex), Sandy Prince, and Barb Bigler; his nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Joyce Pace; and his “little best-friend”, Batman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Douglas and Ruth Pace; and a brother Doug Pace.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Pace’s grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Rogers, Liz Tinkle, Bill Gordon and Jackie Gordon.
The family would like to give special thanks to Gentiva Hospice.
In lieu of Flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter.
