Sebastian 'Batch' Eugene Pace

March 1, 1956 - December 10, 2020

Batch, age 64, went to his heavenly home on December 10, 2020. Born in Rockford, Illinois, Batch was raised in New Orleans and would eventually move to Hammond, LA. Batch met Ms. Deborah in Hammond where he would remain by her side, in love as well as marriage for the past 37 years. Batch was a highly skilled auto mechanic who practiced his trade passionately and met many of his closest friends through his career that he loved. His favorite moments were spent in the company of family and friends. He enjoyed dancing and especially the music of rock and roll, jazz, soul, and Motown. Batch was a proud and caring husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered as a loving soul with a warm heart and a spirit who’s impact will forever affect those who have known him. Batch is survived by his loving wife, Deborah ‘Debbie’ Crockett Pace; daughter Julia Marie Pace; sons Patrick Pace, and Eugene Sebastian Pace; sisters, Susie Covey (Karlen), Madonna Unlu (Zihni); grandchildren, Eugene Sebastian Pace Jr., and Elias Pace; along with numerous nieces and nephews of the Unlu, Crockett, and Deliberto families. Batch is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Theresa Pace; great-aunt Gina Pace; and great-uncle, Vincent Pace. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 W., Hammond, LA. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 starting at 12:00 p.m. and lasting until 2:00 p.m.