John Derrick Pace, age 62, of Smyrna, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015. He was born in Washington, D.C. and was preceded in death by his father, John Davis Pace. He is survived by his mother, Helen Ruth Pace, sister, Janet Denise Pace, niece, Capri Luna and her husband Alberto and great nephew, Carson Luna, all of Smyrna. Mr. Pace was a member of Rock Springs Church and a substitute teacher at Smyrna High School, Go Bulldogs. He was also in insurance sales and was the founder and leader of the internet group, Friend Friday Singles. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00pm Friday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00am Saturday at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Pastor Jim Toole will officiate. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery. Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. 615-459-3254. An online guestbook is available at www.woodfinchapel.com