Lance Allen Pace, 30, of Madisonville, KY received his healing on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home in the loving arms of his wife, Nicole Lorene Pace and his loving mom, LaDonna Hooper.

Lance was born on November 2, 1989 to his parents LaDonna Lyn Pace-Hooper and the late Randall Dean Pace. He loved to shop, collect Funko Pops, FIGPins, Marvel collector items, traveling and studying Gods word. Lance surrendered to preach in September 2019 and preached his first two sermon's at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Utica, KY and Olive Branch Baptist Church in Hanson, KY, where he became a member.

Lance graduated with a bachelor's degree in human services from the University of the Cumberlands in the Spring of 2019 and was presently working on his master's degree in Christian studies. His family was very proud of his accomplishments during his cancer journey. Lance chose 1Thessalonians 5:18 as his life verse: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Lance was a witness and testimony to all he met to proclaim Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

Survivors include his wife, Nicole Lorene Taylor Pace; his rambunctious Yorkie, Coopie; his mom and step-father, LaDonna and Eddie Hooper of Dawson Springs, KY; brother, Ryan Pace; nieces, Natalie Pace; half-sister, Stephanie Garber; step-sister, Tori Hooper; grandparents, Donnie "Poppy" and Bonnie "Nanny" Ford all of Dawson Springs; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Gary and Lori Taylor of Hanson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rev Chris and Mandy Taylor; niece, Madyson Taylor; nephew, Caden Taylor; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private family funeral will be held at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Reverend Gary Taylor officiating and Reverend Chris Taylor assisting. Burial to follow at McNeely Cemetery in Dawson Springs, KY. A video of the service can be viewed on Harris Funeral Homes Facebook page after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

A drive thru visitation and register book signing for the public will be held at Harris Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 15 from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family invites you to make a contribution in Lance's memory to the Olive Branch Baptist Church Hanson Building Fund or the First Baptist Church Dawson Springs Building Fund.