Upon graduation from Drew Central, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1939 to 1941 before entering the United States Army in 1942 at Camp Robinson. During his time in the Army, he completed training as a Pharmacy Technician reaching his final ranking of Technician Fifth Grade, 154th General Hospital of the medical corps. He served in England during World War II and was honorably discharged from Fort Chaffee in 1945.
He attended the University of Arkansas, graduating in 1949 with a BS degree. After graduation he began teaching at Portland before moving to teach veterans in Decatur, Arkansas. After teaching veterans in Huntsville, Arkansas, he taught in Grapevine, Rison, Cotton Plant, Warren and Wilmar. In all he taught for 14 years in the field of Agriculture and was certified to teach agriculture, chemistry and biology.
A retired postal worker, he served as Postmaster in Wilmar before transferring positions to Wilmar's rural carrier where he retired in 1983 after 21 years of service.
Having numerous positions and affiliations, he served as Lions Club President, Drew County Farm Bureau Board President, a Farm Bureau Board member since 1957, Drew County Fair Board President for 21 years and 34 years on the Fair Board. He also served as the Arkansas State Singing Convention President. He was a member of the Drew County School Board, the PTA, American Legion, a 50 year member of the United Commercial Travelers and a Drew Central Hall of Fame member. He was a member of the Green Hill Methodist Church.
He enjoyed farming, often selling his goods from his back patio where people from all over would come to purchase vegetables and visit, most would generally leave with more than they purchased as he would always have them take a watermelon. He enjoyed sitting on the back patio with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling from state to state to attend annual gospel singings. He was raised on gospel music and taught it to his family as his father had taught them.
Homer Pace was preceded in death by his father, William Alonzo (Lonnie) Pace and his mother, Susie Agnes Wigley Pace; five brothers, Bill Pace, Herman Pace, Woodrow Pace, Bo Pace and Rastus Pace; one sister, Gaynell Pace and one great-granddaughter, Peyton Self.
Homer is survived by his wife of 63 years, Aneta; five children, Gay Young and husband Mike, Joy Lawson and husband Danny and Gary Pace and wife Becky, all of Wilmar, Tommy Pace and wife Linda of White Hall and Grant Pace and wife Gay of Monticello; four sisters, Louise Barnes, Faye Wiggam and husband Don and May Hobbs, all of Wilmar and Cleora Crook of Monticello; one sister-in-law, Leola Pace of Wilmar; eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
He loved his family and was always thankful for his many friends.
Condolences(46)
Carolyn Nivens
Bismarck,, AR Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Tommy, Linda, and family,Luke & I were so sorry to hear about your dad's death. Having heard Jenny talk about him several times, I know he was a great Christian man who loved his Lord and his family. He leaves behind a great legacy.
God bless you all at this time.
Rick & Fran Haney
Bay Minette, AL Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Mrs Nita and family,We are very sorry for your loss. We miss seeing him on Sundays since our move to AL. We pray that life will get a little easier with time and that you can find strength and take comfort in knowing our Jesus.
Dabney Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Popo sure knew how to make everyone feel loved! Praying for your family during this time!Janie Freer
Fordyce, AR Tuesday, April 15, 2014 The family is in my thoughts & prayers.Teresa Abney
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Mrs Nita & family, I can't tell you how much my heart is breaking for you. Mr. Homer has been such wonderful presence for us our entire lives..He will be missed by all, but I know he is where he wants to be, with his Lord listening to the angels sing, and singing right along.Love and prayers. Teresa and familyEdith Sharp Piper-Carter
Monticello, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 so sorry about the passing of Mr. Homer--he will be missed here, but now he's singing in Heaven. I remember when he taught Agri at Grapevine, where I grew up. He was well liked & set an example for his students. May God in all his Grace & Glory comfort his family & many friends at this time.Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Homer was such a delightful, kind man and a friend to all. My family and I loved him, and love your entire family. May you cherish the wonderful memories of time together. I pray God will give you comfort and peace. With love & sympathy, Janice Wiggam McAllisterLinda Thurman
Monticello, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Pace Family, I am very sorry to here about the loss of Mr. Homer. He was a great guy and will be missed by everyone that knew him.Prayers for each and everyone of his family. Vernie and Linda ThurmanRick and Deborah Hobbs
Watson Chapel, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Aunt May, Our deepest sympathy to you and the Pace family on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Joy,Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He was a great man. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis Wells
Terry and Vanessa Young
Warren, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Dear Pace Family,Vanessa and I are sorry for your loss. We pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you during this time and give you strength and comfort. You are in our prayers. We love you. Terry and Vanessa Young
Jimmy and Jessie Glass
Leoma, TN Monday, April 14, 2014 All of you have our sympathy. Mr Homer was a wonderful friend and a blessing to us.Your are in our prayers
Love
Jimmy and Jessie
Stephen & Shannan Whitehurst
Redfield, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Tommy & Linda,We are so very sorry about the loss of your sweet dad. As hard as it is to let him go, we know that he is now walking the streets of gold with our precious Savior. We are thinking about you guys and praying for you. We pray that the Lord will give you a peace that passes ALL understanding and that He will comfort you during this sad time. Just remember that this isn't goodbye, but see you later. We love you guys very much and if there is anything at all that we can do for you, please let us know!!
Love and prayers,
Stephen and Shannan
linda funderburg
monticello, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 prayers for the pace family we will miss mr. homer .. ican only imagine the singing going on in heaven after he got there God bless you'llJudy and French Wynne,Jr.
Warren, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Dear Pace Family, Mr. Homer has always been known as a good man. I have known him my entire life. Reading of all his accolades in the obituary was amazing. He was a great family man and public servant, but most important of all, he was a servant of the Lord. You are such a close family and surely will miss him. He left a wonderful legacy. My prayers are with you.Mike and Celeste Frisby
Sheridan, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.janie kulbeth fritts
wilmar, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Sad for your loss. A fine Christian and family. Thoughts are for this family.Penny Howell
Puvis, MS Monday, April 14, 2014 My prayers are with you during this time. Mr. Homer will be missed at the MS State Convention but I know he is enjoying some old friends that have gone on too. I am sure the singing is sweeter with him there.Praying for you.
Penny
Penny Howell
Puvis, MS Monday, April 14, 2014 My prayers are with you during this time. Mr. Homer will be missed at the MS State Convention but I know he is enjoying some old friends that have gone on too. I am sure the singing is sweeter with him there.Praying for you.
Penny
Susan Bollman
Fort Worth, TX Monday, April 14, 2014 Homer you were funny, kind and a loving man whom we will miss dearly. I can see you laughing, running, shouting and singing at the top of your lungs with those who have gone on before and God Himself. We'll miss you down here, but we know you are saving us a place in that Heavenly choir. My love, prayers and thoughts are with each of you. Just remember he's having the time of his life, and has only gone on a short journey that you'll join him soon. love to you Mama, Gay, Joy, and the rest of the family.Patsy (Taylor) Glover
Hot Springs, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Faye & Mae, I am so sorry for your loss. It's been a long time since the Stamps Baxter Music Schools in Little Rock but thanks to both of you for looking out for me. May the Lord bless you at this sad time.Jimmy Barlow
Leonard, TX Monday, April 14, 2014 To all the Pace family,Condolences and love from your singing family.
Jimmy & Ava
SUSIE STRICKLAND
WILMAR, AR Monday, April 14, 2014 Sorry for your loss. I'am thinking about all of you. Mr Homer will be missed.Reid Family Singers
Westmoreland, TN Sunday, April 13, 2014 Dear Pace Family,Mr Homer was a great man, and a great singing friend. We all will miss him but know he is enjoying Heaven and being with the Lord.
Byron, Betty-Marie, Nathan, James-Isaac Reid
Katherine Herring
White Hall, AR Sunday, April 13, 2014 Tommy, Linda and family, we are so sorry for your loss . You are in our thoughts and prayersBoe & Katherine Herring
Donetta Gunter
Muskogee, OK Sunday, April 13, 2014 Sorry for you all loss, Uncle Homer will be miss. hugs DonettaGail Kizer
Collins,, AR Sunday, April 13, 2014 Mr. Pace was a good friend of mine for a long time. I was associated with him through the Extension Office working with the county fair. He was a gentleman for sure. He was the same every time you saw him and I always enjoyed visiting with him. I feel honored to have known him.Tina Tuggle
Poughkeepsie, AR Sunday, April 13, 2014 Much love and prayers during this difficult time. What a wonderful man who I know will be missed terribly. Love to all.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 13, 2014 Mrs. Anita and Family, My prayers are with everyone at this time. I grew up knowing Mr. Homer and I know he will be greatly missed by all. So sorry for your loss.Marvin,Betty, Gene Norton
Monticello,, AR Sunday, April 13, 2014 Our prayers are with the families. He will be sorely missed.Mary Harrison
Bushnell, FL Sunday, April 13, 2014 I enjoyed my chats with Mr Pace at the Gospel Singing Conventions. He was a blessing to his friends as well as to his family.He will be missed.
Alvin and Irma james
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 To all the family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know Mr Homer will surely be missed. He was always kind to my parents Howard and Mary Lasiter.Joyce/Ab Pevey
, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 Love, prayers and thoughts to my singing family. Mr. Homer was a wonderful friend and will be missed by all.Milly Gregg
, TX Saturday, April 12, 2014 Mr Homer Pace was a legend in his time. I feel privileged to have known him and attended singing conventions with him. My love and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.. Milly Greggjennifer morris
Purvis, MS Saturday, April 12, 2014 my heart goes out to you all, Mr. Homer's family! I loved Mr. Homer so much. He will be missed at the Mississippi State Sing and I know he will miss the Shady Acres Hamburgers. Just think of the music he hears now the thought just fills my heart. I will miss him somuch. My love to you all. JenniferLarry and Dennie
White Hall, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Homer's passing! We know how he loved to visit and we know he is making his rounds in Heaven. He will be missed by all that knew him, hold tight to all those wonderful memories, and rejoice in knowing he is in a better place and you will see him again! Praying for you all and we love you, Larry and DennieBob & Shirley Kizer
Collins, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 Our prayers are with the family. He was a good friend and will be missed.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 Neta and the family, Please accept our sincere sympathy on your loss of Homer. Homer "raised" most of us and he shall be greatly missed. He was an icon of Green Hill and the entire surrounding area and states. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time. May God grant you the strength, comfort and peace that only HE can.Love to the entire family,
Carole (Doss) and Owen Rushing
Beverly Adcock Perry
Hot Springs, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 Thoughts and prayers for the family.Pat savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Marion Pharr
Wilmar, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 We will miss his smile and his wisdomSheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 Praying for all of you in the loss of Mr. Homer.Trisha Watts
, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 Our prayers are with each of you during this time. We know that Heaven's choir truly is sounding sweeter.Love & prayers, Trisha
linda funderburg
monticello, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 mr. homer will be missed by all in southeast arkansas he was one of my favorite persons and i will surely miss him now he can rest in heaven with the LordJames & Mary Doss Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, April 12, 2014 Our hearts are saddened to hear of Homer's passing. He was a great man and will be greatly missed. Please accept our sincere sympathy.