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BORN
1920
DIED
2009
Robert Pence Obituary
Service: Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday in Greenwood Courtyard Reception Center.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, a charity of choice.
Bob was born Aug. 24, 1920, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Bertha and Forrest Pence. He learned to pilot a small airplane while in high school. Bob realized his dream of becoming a private pilot and building Flying Oaks Airport.
In 1943, Bob married his wife of 66 years, Henrietta. He began work at Consolidated Aircraft in 1943 as an engineer and retired from General Dynamics in Fort Worth.
Survivors: Wife of 66 years, Henrietta; daughters, Sandra Leach and Lucy Cook and husband, Jim; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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Donnie Kuehl
February 2, 2018
He was a "Good Man"!
Kathy Beeman
April 9, 2009
Lucy, I am sorry for the loss of your father and wish the best for you, Sandra, your Mom and other family members. I have fond memories of your Mom and Dad when I visited your home so many years ago. They were so warm and welcoming to the shy girl from Azle. I hope you, Sandra, your Mom and all family members are doing O.K.
Tammy Sturgeon
April 8, 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with the Pence family, Mr. Pence was truely a special man, one of a kind. My husband (Keith) is a confident & safe polit because of this super special man. He will be missed deeply. 10 years of getting to know Mr. Pence was not long enough, I am sure we didn't get to hear all his wonderful flying stories.
Tammy S
Helen Newton
April 7, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Pence family. Lucy it has been over 30 years since we last saw each other. You were a new bride off to start your new life with your Marine. I often think of you and your family, my vist to your home, our working days at John Peter Smith Hospital. I am so sorry for your loss, may God sustain you during this difficult time.
God Bless,
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