Daniel Pace, 71 of Smith, passed from this life on March 2, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was born to the late Clarence and Patsy McArthur Pace on November 8, 1953.
Mr. Pace is preceded in death by his Parents and a Brother, Clarence "Bug" Pace.
Daniel is survived by his loving Wife, Naomi Collins Pace; Daughter, Tina and Husband Ben Zunda; Grandsons, JD Zunda and Wife Amanda and Josh Zunda and Wife Savannah; Great Grandchildren, Gunner, Rhyder, Harley, Lily, Blakelynn, Karlee and Kasey; Brother, William Pace of Tennessee; Sisters, Thelma Dillman of Tennessee, Darlene Dillman of Tennessee and Sharon Allen of Harlan; Several Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends will also mourn his passing.
Visitation will begin at 1PM on Friday, March 7, 2025 until the funeral hour of 2PM. Darrell Turner will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Pace Cemetery in Smith with Friends and Family serving as pallbearers.
Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Daniel Pace.
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