Michael David Pace Sr.

PACE, MICHAEL DAVID, SR. - age 48 of Knoxville formerly of Lakeland, Florida passed away tragically on Monday August 9, 2010. Michael was a loving and devoted father, husband and family oriented man. He was a long time employee of Shoffner/Kalthoff Mechanical Service Co. of Knoxville, where he was working closely in the training of his son Michael, Jr. in the trade. Preceded in death by parents Bill and Sonda Pace. Survived by his loving children, daughter Gabriel Whitt and children: Demetri "Peanut", Jaxon and Cecilia; daughter Michelle Fiorentino and daughters: Tori, and Ella; son, Michael David Pace, Jr.; great-grandmother Hazel Harper Lamb; wife Beth Pace; brothers Justin Pace and daughter Tailor, Mark Pace and children Brittany and Marky. Michael also had a close relationship with Judy Combs and his favorite mother-in-law Linda. Loyal dogs Daisy and Rocky. He will be missed. Family will receive friends Thursday 5 - 7 pm at Marble City Baptist Church with service to follow at 7 pm. Family and friends will meet 9:15 am Friday at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 9:30 am interment. Condolences may be made for Michael on our website www.weaverfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.