He was born on September 5, 1943, in Harrisonburg and is the son of Elsie Cromer Hilbert of Harrisonburg and the late Eugene Pence.
John served his country in the US Air Force for eight years. He was a member of the Harrisonburg American Legion Post #188 and Harrisonburg VFW Post #632. He was a manager in the food service industry before retiring.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, John D. Pence, Jr. and Eugene Pence and companion, Tina Dean, all of Harrisonburg; a daughter, Debra Layman and companion, Richard Forgey of Mount Solon; eight grandchildren; a brother Ronnie Pence and wife, Lou, of Harrisonburg; half-sisters, Barbara Hilbert of Grottoes and Lisa Thompson and husband, Rick, of Broadway; a former wife, Carla Wagner Pence of North Carolina; stepfather, Ira “Red” Hilbert of Harrisonburg; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, a daughter, Angela Pence and former wife, Rebecca Mae Moses.
The family will receive friends 6-8 pm, Monday, September 26, 2022 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. There will not be a viewing.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.
