Jack Leroy Pace

Jack Leroy Pace; age 85; departed this world on October 24, 2026 with his wife of nearly 48 years, Alicia Guzman Pace, by his side. Jack had battled heart issues for an extended period.

Jack was born in Pontiac, Michigan on April 3, 1941 and grew up in Waterford Township, graduating from Waterford High School in 1959. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie, his father, Jack and his first wife, Linda. Jack married Alicia on March 3, 1979 and they shared a loving marriage and exciting life. Metamora residents since 1989, Jack and Alicia bred National Champion Arabian show horses on their farm. Jack’s other unbridled passion included creating, restoring and collecting vintage vehicles. His favorite horse was Shocwave, and his favorite car was his 1933 Ford Cabriolet that he owned for 66 years.

He began his career as a tool and die maker and ran his own business, Willis Carburetor, for nine years. Jack then incorporated his love of cars by creating Pace Precision Products, a hot rod manufacturing business he ran for 10 years. Jack and Alicia then devoted their lives to their love of the Arabian breed in Metamora, together building a nationally acclaimed equine breeding and training facility. Jack was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion. Jack will be remembered for is quick wit, gentlemanly stature and great mustache.

Jack is survived by his wife, Alicia; sister Yvonna Rakowski; daughter Kathy (David) Sills; three grandchildren; and sons, Scott (Caroline) and Brian (Joann)Pace.

Friends may visit on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, 111 E. Flint Street in Lake Orion. A funeral service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.