In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Bonny Pace; daughter Farrell, son Dyer; siblings Gloria Bowes (Tony), Bonnie Moody (Dennis), Milton Pace (Joyce), Susan Picone (Frank), Amy Lampe (Don), Carol Kemp (Hugh); he is also survived by many nieces and nephews that he loved like his own.
He was a proud graduate of Laurel Park High School class of 1975. He then graduated from Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering in Georgia.
From sports to his family he loved deeply; he was one of the good ones.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
In honor of his strong faith and love of his church, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville, 1901 Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112.