Jimmy L. Pace
September 9th, 1948 - October 20th, 2025
Memoriams/Legacy
September 9, 1948 - October 20, 2025
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.
Publication date: October 30th, 2025