Jacky Pace

Jacky Don Pace, 69, of Brandon, passed away Monday, January 18 after a long battle of Alzheimer’s and dementia.  Arrangements are being handled by Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon.  There will be a graveside public service at New Bethlehem Cemetery located at 2198 MS-541 Magee, MS 39111 at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23.

Jack was born March 4,1951 in Ethel, Mississippi. He proudly served his country in the Army as a surveyor while stationed in Germany.  Upon his return from service, he attended Hinds Junior College and Mississippi College obtaining a Bachelors’ degree in Accounting.  Jack met Melissa Lynn Smith in September of 1974, who was the love of his life. They were married on March 17, 1978. Their love for one another was like a love story you would read from a novel. Jack would say “imagination is all you need”. Jack loved going on family adventures with his wife and two sons. They would attend many baseball games out of state. His oldest son, Josh, would throw the baseball with him in the yard at the Culley house as a child. Jack and Josh would spend many hours working on his 77 Toyota Celica together. Bryan, Jack's youngest son, would go fishing at the spillway and throw the football together. Jack gave Bryan his first beer that they enjoyed together. Jack has three grandchildren. Ace, the oldest, who helped care for Jack after his dementia started to set in. Next is Waverly, she loved her Papa. Her Papa was the firecracker to her eyes. He was one of her favorite humans. Then the youngest, Sweet Wrenely. The first time Jack saw her, his words were “that’s a Pace right there”.Jack loved to work outdoors in his yard. He would spend hours manicuring his azaleas, crepe myrtles or roses.  He was always willing to help neighbors and friends with outdoor projects.  Jack was so loved. His memory will be carried on by his loved ones.

Jack is preceded in death by his mother Wanda Steed Pace, sister Margie Carol Pace Edwards (George) and brother Jimmy Dale Pace.  He is survived by his wife Melissa Lynn Smith Pace of Brandon, sons Joshua Daniel Pace of Brandon and Bryan Matthew (Niki) Pace of Brandon, brothers Jerrell Dean (Candy) of Kosciusko, Jerry Clarence (Linda) of Clinton, grandchildren, Ace Barr, Waverly Coral Pace and Wrenley Kassell Pace and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please donate to the:

Alzheimer’s Association

Mississippi Chapter

P O Box 456

Ridgeland, Ms

39158.