FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Joe R. Pace “Pocket”,

74, Fort Wayne, Ind., departed this life January 3, 2022. He was a North Little Rock native, Army veteran, and member of the GM family until his retirement.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Bradley McPhearson Pace; mother, Helen Pace; father, Jessie Pace; and brother Fred Pace.

He is survived by his two daughters, Sharla Owens of North Little Rock, Ark., and Lashira Stewart of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and a host of sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, Trinity Grove Baptist Church, 14208 Old Maumelle Road, Maumelle. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday, January 21st, at funeral home. Interment Perkins Park Cemetery, Marche, Ark.

Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 8821 Colonel Glenn, LR. 501-565-1800 www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com