Thomas Edgar Pace

Thomas Edgar Pace, 72, of Bentonville passed away Tuesday, May 12th. He was born August 21, 1942 in Bentonville to the late Edgar Leroy and Marjorie Alice Taylor Pace. He was a professional land surveyor who founded and retired from his own firm, CEI Engineering. He was an avid reader who enjoyed sports, especially football and basketball, as well as woodworking. For nearly 54 years he was the loving husband of Genevieve Pace of the home. He is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Riddle and her husband John Riddle of Little Rock; his son, Edward Pace and his wife Alisa of Bentonville; five grandchildren, Aaron Pace and his wife Genevieve of Bella Vista, Alisha Lea and her husband Lynn Lea of Webbers Falls, Okla.; Sean, Jake and Jordan Riddle of Little Rock, and two great-grandchildren, Aurora and Evangeline Pace of Bella Vista. He also leaves behind numerous great friends and a lifetime of wonderful memories. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Cave Springs. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial to follow in Phillips Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com.