William LeRoy Mace, 59, passed away at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Homeview Health and Rehabilitation Center. William was born on October 31, 1964 in Columbus, Indiana, the son of William and Beverly (Hornback) Mace. He was employed by Gateway Services in Franklin, Indiana where he worked for almost 20 years until his health began to decline. William was an old soul. A lover of all things from the Victorian Era. He loved all things spooky and odd it just seemed to fit that he was born on Halloween. He loved spending time with his family no matter the occasion. Sipping a fresh cup of brewed tea at the kitchen table with laughs was better than anything else. He was our family comedian, the laughs we shared will never be forgotten. William loved to shop and in the past few years he became an expert at online shopping. It was the small things in life that brought him the most joy. A large man with the kindest gentlest soul you could have ever known. To know him was to love him. Awaiting his arrival in heaven was Shrimpy, his faithful companion for so many years. He never left his side. William is survived by his sisters, Lisa Warren and Christine Stephens both of Columbus; nieces, Misty Warren of Columbus and Natalie (Josh) Ferrenburg of Grammer; his nephews, Michael Compton and Jameson Stephens both of Columbus. Following William's wishes cremation will take place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Death is not extinguishing the light but putting out the lamp because the dawn has come. Bass & Gasper Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.