Herschel Pace

Herschel H. Pace, 96, of Murray, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Spring Creek Health Care. Mr. Pace was born June 17, 1914 in Calloway County and he was an active member of Kirksey United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for 40 years. He was also a member of Temple Hill Lodge F&AM. He was employed for over 30 years at Fitts Block and Ready Mix.

Mr. Pace is survived by his wife, Nadine (Graham) Pace to whom he was married Nov. 28,1935; one daughter, Jan Outland (Dale) and one son, Ronald Pace (Janice), both of Murray; one brother, Homer Hale Pace of Mayfield; five grandchildren, Lynn McBee, Jennifer Hejduk, Leta Ann Hodges, Sherry Outland and Melissa Outland; and four great-grandchildren, Heather Lane Jones, Alexis Jones, Megan McBee and Justin McBee.

Mr. Pace was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Belle McCallon and Willa Dean Locker. His parents were A.W. and Dona (Hale) Pace.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011, at Murray Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Kendrick Lewis officiating. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, at Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home.

Online condolences: www.yorkfuneralhome.com. Donations: Kirksey United Methodist Church, 3665 Kirksey Road, Kirksey, KY 42054.

Arrangements are being handled by Blalock-Coleman & York Funeral Home, Murray.