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Russell E. Pence, Jr., 84, Kansas City, Mo passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 9, 2017. A visitation will be held 1:30-3:00 PM, with a funeral service at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 12, 2017 at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown, Mo 64133. Graveside services will follow at Brooking Cemetery in Raytown. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to “Team Ryan Benefit”, donations may be left at the funeral home or any Blue Ridge Bank location.
Russell was born December 19, 1932 in Kansas City, Mo to Russell Sr. and Dorothy (Peters) Pence. Russell served Honorably in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Following his discharge he returned to Kansas City and resumed work at Montgomery Ward and later retired after 45 years, in 1995. He and his wife Peggy were longtime members of Norfleet Baptist Church. In his free time he enjoyed bowling and going to the casino. He was an avid Royals fan and followed the team closely through good and bad seasons.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Melissa Kay Pence, a sister Barbara, an infant sister Grace Ann, and 2 son-in-laws, Pat Neely and Tim Winklepleck.
He is survived by his wife Peggy (Moore) Pence, his children; Janet Neely Winklepleck, Pam (David) Johnson, Russ L. Sr. (Rhoda) Pence, and Cindy (Mike) Clubine, 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, 3 brothers, 4 sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
sandy burns says
So sorry, hugs to you and your family
Cheryl Swope says
So sorry for your loss hugs and prayers
Laura (Pence) Morgan says
Thinking of all the Pence family and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Russell/ Dad/Grandpa.
Mary Louise and Sharon Ayers says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Cooper says
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. Prayers
Debbie Medlin says
So sorry to hear of your loss Cindy.
Marilyn Randle says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Brian and Deanna Guy says
Our heartfelt sympathy to you. May the God of all comfort hug you.
Will, Crystal & the Kiddos says
So sorry to hear about his passing. May God comfort you at this time. We love you and we’re praying for you all.
Cathy Thomas says
RIP Russell. Prayers to his Family ??
Pamela and Mike Strodtman says
Sorry for your loss Cindy. Prayers for your family.
Keesha Harris says
From the staff of Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors, we extend our most sincere condolences to our colleague and friend. Please know that if there is anything we can do to lighten the load your family is carrying, we are but a phone call away.
-Duane E. Harvey & Staff
Ted and Barb Neeley says
Please accept our heartfelt condolence, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly Myers says
Cindy and family … I am so sorry for your loss …
Shelly Elder says
What an absolutely beautiful video..So sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to all of you.??
Shelly Elder says
So sorry for typo..
My heart goes out to all of you!