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John Pence Obituary

John Harold Pence, born December 30, 1937 in Diboll, Texas, left to be with the Lord on January 23, 2008 in Yantis, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents, Charles Norval Pence, Jr. and Hassie Dee Harrison Pence; and one brother, Don Pence. John served eight years in the U.S. Army including 18 months during the Korean conflict before being honorably discharged in 1963. After 30 years of service at DuPont Sabine River Works in Orange, Texas, he retired and built his home in Lake Fork, Texas. John served in the Texas State Volunteer Guard Services for four years, retiring in 2006 after providing relief assistance following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mrs. Annie Laura Nelson Pence of Yantis; son, John H. Pence, Jr. and wife Mona Pence of Thorndale; daughter, L. Dee Ann (Pence) and husband Dr. Noble B. Rainwater of Murphy; grandchildren, Yasmine Laura Lalouani and Joshua Ryan Rainwater of Murphy; two brothers, Charles N. Pence, III of Idaho and Douglas W. Pence of Orange, TX. and one sister, Judy Windham of Irving, TX. Family will receive friends from 6-8PM on Friday, January 25, at the Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro with funeral services to be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 26 at the Lake Fork Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Lake Fork Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the Lake Fork Baptist Church Youth Group or Lake Fork Cemetery, care of Lake Fork Baptist Church. Pallbearers: Jeff Nelson, Todd Nelson, Shaun Nelson, Chris Windham, Roy Don Shipp, Dr.Noble B. Rainwater Honorary: Robert Twombley, Jim Langley, Lee Weise Beaty Funeral Home 816 W. Broadway Winnsboro, Texas 75494 (903)342-5211
Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Jan. 25, 2008.

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Bob and Nancy Manning

February 17, 2008

So many years of memories living next door to you and John....know that John is with the Lord and waiting for all of us to be together again. You have a strong family to comfort each other...and friends who will always be there for you. We will truly miss John.

John & Janice Gooch

February 8, 2008

Ann,
I can't remember when I first met John but seems like I knew him forever. John was easy to be around and always entertaining. I can't imagine how much you and your family will miss him. Johns' passing will leave a void in the lives of many people.
John
Ann,wish I could see you so I could give you a big hug,my heart is breaking for you and your family,John was a very special man always had such a sweet smile,I was thinking back to our early years of dating seeing you at the movies holding hands just so happy to be together.All the nemories you will treasure forever.
Love Janice

Linda kindle

February 7, 2008

Dear Annie,
I want to say how much yours and John's friendship meant to me while we were neighbors at Fork. You guys were great. John was always so kind and ready to help even before he was asked. He was a truly generous and giving person that always looked for the best in everyone. I don't think I ever heard John say an unkind word about anyone. He will be missed.

Annie know you are in my prayers, call if there is anything I can do, or if you just need to talk.

Linda Kindle

Michael Erlund

February 5, 2008

John was an outstanding soldier and one of the best men I ever served with

Dottie Windham

February 3, 2008

Dear Ann,
I was very pleased to be part of a wonderful Celebration of Johns' Life. You and your family showed an enornous amout of ethical strength. Dee Ann was remarkable. John Jr was a pillar of strength. It was a pleasure to see and hear the pride pouring from your lips and faces.
Trust in the Almighty God.

Valerie DeFee

February 3, 2008

Ann,
All of us in the Texas State Guard will greatly miss John's leadership,character and wonderful smile. He was a good man and we will be thinking of him often. He is one of our brothers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you through this time.
Your friend in Christ,
Val

Betsy and David Dunn

February 3, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. You will remain in our hearts and prayers.

yazzy Lalouani

February 3, 2008

I love you Pa-paw

Vicki and Rex King

February 2, 2008

Dear Annie and Family,
Rex and I are devastated at your loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies, and know we are praying for all of you. We know you will miss him so much. Rex and I have so much in common with you both, it was like looking in the mirror. We were looking forward to our next trip and dropping by. Please write when you can. We love you.

February 2, 2008

Ann,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. This is such a hard time for all of you. We will keep you close in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Fred and Janet Copeland

Barbara Ashe

February 2, 2008

Annie, I am deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. I knew him only through our cyber friendship, but feel in my heart your loss as if you were my next door neighbor. May God continue to comfort you and your and John's children. Take care, my friend, and know that so many do care for you and yours.

Linda Pool

February 2, 2008

Dearest Ann and Family
To lose a man of his caliber is a great loss indeed, to family,friends and community.
My prayers have been for peace and comfort for you all through your time of loss.
May you have comfort knowing that he is now sitting with the great one now, awaiting the day you will all reunite.

Kim Thompson West

January 26, 2008

Dee Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know it's so hard. Please remember that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Take care.

Pat and Susan Henry

January 26, 2008

Ann,
We are sorry and want to express our sympathy for your loss. We will be praying that you and your family will have comfort and peace at this time.

Ralph Cooper

January 26, 2008

Anne and Family...
Gayle and I are saddened to hear of your loss...I enjoyed the 20 some odd yearw that I worked with John...we had some great experiences at "The Plant"..I hope he had as great of a retirement as I am having....Gayle and I are both doing well here in Arkansas...May God give you and the family te strength to look at all the great times your family had together...He was my friend and I will miss him..

Ralph and Gayle Cooper

Donna McDaniel-Enloe

January 25, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. God is with you to comfort you in this time of loss.

Ben Ferrell, President

January 25, 2008

Dear Family and Friends of Mr. Pence,

The membership of the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum wishes to express our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our membership would also like to express our warmest gratitude to Mr. Pance for serving his country in the U.S. Army. This service will not be forgotten by our group nor any true American. God Bless.

Historic Aviation Memorial Museum

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