Christopher Andrew Pace, 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

He was born on November 5, 1973, in Gastonia, N.C., to Linda Martin Pace and the late Eric Donald Pace. Christopher was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was the manager of Applebee’s in Mooresville. Christopher was a master chef, a gentle giant, and he would give you the shirt off his back. He was a loving husband and loved spending time with his children and grandchild. He was loved by everyone who met him.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Katie Sherrill Pace; children, Caleb Zachary Pace and Chelsie Ingle; brother, Brian Pace; granddaughter, Kinsley Nicole Shumake; and Justin Owen, whom he considered a son.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. with a service following at 6 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Steve Small officiating. For those who are unable to attend the service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.facebook.com/CavinCookFuneralHomeServices/

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, P.O. Box 977, Mooresville, NC 28115, to help with funeral expenses.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Pace family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.