In Memory Of Palmer Lee (BB) Pace

Palmer Lee (BB) Pace, age 72, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at McAlester Regional Hospital.

Palmer was born in Hanford, California on April 12, 1947, a son of the late Bessie (Chaney) and Harrington Pace.

He was employed as an electrician. Palmer served in the U.S. Air Force and Army. He was life time member of the VFW and DAV. Was a Purple Heart recipient and a Vietnam Veteran combat soldier.

He was the husband of Mary (Pass) Pace. On January 23, 1981, they were married at Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Palmer is survived by:

Wife: Mary Pace, of the home.

Daughter: Kathryn Pace Standefer, wife of Kendal, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Son: Jerry Pace, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Brother/Sister-In-Law: Millard & Donna Pace, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Step Daughter: Kim Conley, and husband Rick, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Grandchildren: KynLee Standefer, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Kurt Conley, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Nate Conley; Casey & Paulo Almedia, of Durant, Oklahoma; Cody Pace Potts, of Durant, Oklahoma.

Great Grandchildren: Julianna & Johnny Almedia, of Durant, Oklahoma. Nick Conley and Lexi Conley, both of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Sisters-In-Law/Brother-In-Law: Leona Tate, of Yanush, Oklahoma; Ruby Miles, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Sherry & William Seyler, of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Brenda Pass, of Yanush, Oklahoma.

Nephews/Wives: Rodney & Judy Tate, of Yanush, Oklahoma; David & Tisha Pace, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Gerald & Salena Irvin, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Great Niece/Husband: Whitney & Tyler Cox, of McAlester, Oklahoma.

Great Nephews: Brody Pace, Dayton Pace.

Great Great Nephew: Caleb Irvin, of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Also survived by numerous other relatives and many friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, 1 brother, and several nieces.

Service at The Bob Waldrop Memorial Chapel, Wilburton, Oklahoma, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2020 with Rev. Jason Dunn and Rev. Rodney Tate officiating. Interment to follow at Wilburton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wilburton, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers: Kenny O'Daniel, Mark Day, Bill Williams, Corkey Haney, Dennis Smith, Shawn Thomas. Honorary Pallbearers: Gwen Engleman, Danny Standefer, James Owens, Jerry Mills, Host of Friends.

Services under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.