Pace, Roger “Homer”
Roger (Homer) Pace is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Karen Pace; his son, Matthew Pace; and his daughter, Riley Pace whom he shared with Kim Pace; and their partners; step kids Chet Harrington and Kasey Bates. He was a proud grandfather to Everleigh Pace and Finleigh Bates. He is also survived by his sister, Rebecca (Harold) Whitehead of New Johnsonville, Tennessee; his sister-in-law, Janie Pace and his beloved dog, Mia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Danny, Pace earlier this year, with whom he shared many years working side by side.
Homer owned and operated Pace’s Upholstery, where he became known for his meticulous craftsmanship and eye for detail. He learned the trade from his father, worked alongside his brother Danny Pace for many years, and passed the craft down to others who were fortunate to learn from him. Among them was Rodney McDonald, Chance Helton and most currently Kyle Tenison, who continued working with him and became like a son. Homer’s work reached from local families in Hohenwald and Centerville to well-known country music stars in Nashville. His dedication to quality brought customers back time and again, leaving a lasting mark through both his craft and the relationships he built.
Homer enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved being around people, sharing a drink, eating fish, and cutting up with a big smile on his face. When his kids were young, you could always find him at the ball field, coaching year after year, or out teaching them how to hunt. Later on, his son finally got him into golf, and if he wasn’t at home or in the shop, chances are he was out on the course.
He and Karen especially loved spending their afternoons and weekends riding their General together. One of his favorite parts of riding was stopping by John Boy’s to give his friends (the cows) treats. His favorite place to be was at home or out in the shop, where folks would often stop by to visit, lend a hand, or just give him a hard time like Carol Bates loved to do. He especially looked forward to his morning calls with Janie, Thirsty Thursdays with the crew, and the winter bonfires with many friends.
Homer will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for his craft, and his happy spirit. He touched the lives of all who knew him and will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the community.
