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Willie Pence Obituary


News Death Notice

PENCE, Willie Lee (Slim) Age 68 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008. Slim was born in Mason Co., Ky, August 26, 1939 to Wilburn & Joy Ruth Pence & was a retied auto mechanic. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyman & Kenneth & a grand daughter, Jennifer Renee. Survived by his beloved wife, Joyce; daughters & sons-in-law, Vickie & Clifford Chapman, Robin & Richard Bort & Margaret & Ronnie Barber; sons & daughters-in-law, Barry & Kimberly, Willie Jr., Donald & Heidi, Kenneth & Nile; numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren; sister & brother-in-law, Willma & Buster Damron & numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral service 1:00 P.M. Friday at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel" 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Reverend James Music, officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 12 Noon Friday until time of services at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2008.

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cathy gilliam

August 9, 2008

aii of our thoughts and prayers go out to entire family be safe and all take care FROM:Kay Cathy Elaine Billy and Sissy

B JAMES

August 6, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
American HomePatient/Dayton staff

Tina Snow Vitas LPN

August 6, 2008

Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Elsa (Library)

August 5, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. I send my most sincere sympathy to you and your family.

David and Abby Hazen

August 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Slim was one of the nicest people we have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Jean Weaver

August 5, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.We are here when you need us.All our Love.
Jean,Betty,Norma,Wanda and Don

Dennis Scott

August 5, 2008

Joyce, Barry, and family. Our prayers are with your family at this time. "Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

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