The decorated athlete of Texas City High School, Michael Leslie Pace, passed away on February 4, 2025. Pace leaves behind his wife, Aletha Beth Call Pace, and his three kids.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, Michael attended Texas City High School with his brother, Richard Pace.
A well-known football player during his heyday, Michael decided not to continue his sports career after high school.
After graduation, the former athlete enrolled at Lamar College and decided to divert his attention towards becoming a salesman, a profession in which he managed to build a strong reputation for himself.
In his obituary, his family mentioned that Michael loved not playing football but also enjoyed basketball and softball.
Though he picked up softball only in his late 40s, Michael still impressed the crowd with his batting skills.
A devout Christian, Michael also lovingly called Mike by his close family and friends, served the Episcopal Church.
The former football player even embarked on a mission trip to Horundas and later continued his spiritual journey in the Baptist Church.
Michael’s memorial service will be held on February 14, 2025, at 2 P.M. at First Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating.
Michael Leslie Pace Was Widowed Twice
A strong-willed man, Michael Leslie Pace had to brave through the loss of two of his wives.
Before tying the knot with Aletha Beth Call Pace, Michael was married to Elizabeth “Liz” Pace and Susan Lowry Pace.
Michael exchanged his vows with Liz in 1964 and had three kids with her; two daughters, Kelly and Leslie, and a son named Michael Pace Jr.
With Liz, Michael decided to raise their family in Seguin, Texas. Unfortunately, Liz couldn’t be there for Michael for the rest of their lives as she tragically passed away.
He later tied the knot with Susan Lowry Pace but their relationship didn’t last. The two didn’t have any kids together.
Susan passed away at age 74 on September 23, 2016. Susan was survived by Michael and her four kids from her previous relationship at the time of her demise.
In 2016, Michael’s daughter, Kelly Weaver shared a sweet Facebook post for her mother, Liz Pace on Mother’s Day.
Kelly shared a carousel of images of her late mother, which included several pictures of her as a newborn. Kelly wrote:
There is not a day or a Mother’s Day that goes by that I don’t think of my mom. My mother was always there to help me , guide me and helped mold me into the person I am today. I love when people say I look like her or tell me a story about my mom. I still miss her and get a little sad every Mother’s Day!
via: Facebook
Kelly further wrote she wished she could’ve had the chance to spend more time with her mom.
She also recommended those reading the post not let silly arguments destroy their relationship with their parents.
Michael Pace’s Kids Are Yet To Share Any Posts Related To Their Dad
The three kids of Michael Pace aren’t very active on social media and any posts related to Michael are yet to be seen on Facebook.
Michael’s daughter, Kelly Weaver, lives in California with her husband, Jim Weaver. The couple shares two kids, Lyndsey Shearrer and Garrett Weaver.
Kelly graduated from Baylor University with an Elementary Education degree in 1986 and previously worked at Nixon-Smiley High School.
Her husband, Jim Weaver, was Principal at the same high school and also worked as a teacher/coach at Navarro High School.
Michael’s other daughter, Leslie Pace Barry, and her husband, Chris Barry, have stayed away from social media.
The couple has two daughters, Meredith Barry, and Josephine Barry, and the two sisters are California Polytechnic State University graduates.
Like Leslie, Michael’s son, Michael Pace Jr. has kept his distance from social media, but his wife, Mindy Pace, previously used to be active on Facebook.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Michael Pace’s grandson, Garrett Weaver played football at Navarro High School and later enrolled at Howard Payne University.
- One of Michael’s granddaughters, Lyndsay Shearrer, graduated with a nursing degree from Texas Lutheran University and his other granddaughter, Josie Barry, is an Event Team Assistant Launch, Inc.
