Phil Creighton Pace

Phil Creighton Pace passed from this life peacefully in his sleep on June, 21st, 2024 in Fountain Hills, Arizona at the age of 85.

He is survived by his spouse, Paula Pace of Duncan, Oklahoma, his sibling, Jan McCormick of Duncan, Oklahoma, and his children, Scott Pace and his wife Shawn Pace of Fountain Hills, Arizona, and Chad Pace and his wife Jamie Pace of Mesa, Arizona, Alice Denison and her husband Bob Denison of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Mickey Maroney of Kingston, Oklahoma, his grandchildren Taylor Pace, Jordan Pace, Amber Thompson, Cole Pace, Conner Pace, Zach Denison, Cody Denison, Savannah Maroney, Dakota Maroney, and one great-grandchild Luke Thompson.

Phil is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Albernice Pace, of Duncan, OK.

Phil was born on November 12, 1938, in Frederick, Oklahoma. He graduated from Duncan High School and attended both Abilene Christian University and the University of Oklahoma. Phil was an entrepreneur primarily in the insurance and financial services business. He loved traveling the world and cheering on the Sooners. His family remembers him as a patient man who always supported and encouraged his family to pursue their goals and dreams.

A Celebration of Life service will take place at First Christian Church in Duncan, Oklahoma on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 am followed by a reception after the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Stephens County Humane Society online at https://www.stephenscountyshelter.com/donate.html