Jimmy L. Pace

Jimmy L. Pace, 77, of St. Marys died on Monday, October 20th, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka KS. 

Jimmy was born September 9th, 1948, in Hominy, Oklahoma, the son of George Jr. Pace and Billie Jean (Edwards) Pace. Jim lived most of his life in the St. Marys area and graduated from St. Marys High School. He married Pamela Wyker on July 6th, 1969.

He worked for Seymour Foods and Farmers Union COOP, and later became an entrepreneur, owning Pace Trailer Court, farms, rentals, SunSet Auto Sales, Topeka Auto Plaza and J&P Enterprises, Inc. He built a total of 67 homes in St. Marys, Wamego, Delia and Manhattan.

Jimmy is survived in death by his wife Pamela and two sons: David Pace (Tina) of Topeka and Eric Pace of St. Marys, a brother, Fred Pace of Raytown, MO, three nephews and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Jr. Pace and Billie Jean (Edwards) Pace, as well as his son Craig Pace.

 A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 PM on Friday, October 24 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Burial will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 25 at Valley View Cemetery in St. Marys.

Memorial contributions in Jimmy's memory may be made to the St. Marys High School Scholarship General Fund.