Willard Nace, Jr., age 70, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, VA.
He was born on June 11, 1947 in Ohio to the late Willard Nace, Sr. and Eleanor Elizabeth Schardt Nace.
Predeceased by his parents, two brothers: Norman Nace and Ronnie Nace; and one sister: Betty Dryden.
Pop loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandsons. He also enjoyed the company of his pets and his excursions to 7-Eleven.
Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years, Lois Nace of Manassas, VA; three daughters: Kimberly Epstein and husband Keith, Mendy Pratt and husband Mark and Kristian Loch and husband Jim all of Manassas, VA; one brother: Randy Nace of Missouri; one sister: Barbara Martin of Ohio; one niece: Elizabeth Nace of Ohio; seven grandchildren: Kayla, Evan, Emilee, Corinne, Lillian, Kathryn and Daisy; two great grandchildren: Nicholas and Jaden.
The family extends their gratitude and love to Capital Caring and INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute at INOVA Fairfax Hospital for the extra special care they gave to Pop.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: INOVA Health Systems Foundation,-Fund 312, c/o Debbie Campbell â Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 or Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 in loving memory of Willard Nace, Jr.
Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com
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