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In the passing of William Albert Pence, Dyersburg lost a
most highly esteemed and representative citizen. He was
born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on the 10th of June, 1879, and
his demise occurred in Dyersburg on the 24th of February,
1918. For many years he was active in the milling business
in Dyersburg and although he had been handicapped by
blindness since June 19, 1915, he continued to operate the
sawmill with substantial success until his demise. For some
time previous to his death he was in poor health and had
received treatment at the hands of Mayo Brothers and other
well known specialists in the country. On the morning of
the 24th of February his wife went to his room and found
him dead. Since that time she has taken over the management
of the business and may be found at the plant every day in
the year. Previous to her husband's demise she knew nothing
about the business but now she is considered an expert
judge of hickory, the principal business of the mill being
its work in hickory dimensions. Many a woman of less
strength of character would have failed where Mrs. Pence
has succeeded and she has the respect of the entire
community. On the 10th of June, 1902, at Dyersburg was
celebrated the marriage of Mr. Pence to Miss Mildred
Martine Jones, a daughter of Benjamin F. and Alice Maria
(Jenkins) Jones of Jackson, Michigan. Her father was born
in South Wales, while her mother was a native of Luzerne
County, Pennsylvania. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Pence
two children were born: Dorys Mirriam Chrystelle, whose
birth occurred on the 26th of August, 1904; and Max
Demonte, born on the 19th of April, 1907. The children are
living with their mother in Dyersburg. Throughout his life
Mr. Pence was a stanch advocate and supporter of good
government and he was never too busy to give his aid in the
furtherance of any movement for the development and
improvement of the general welfare. His religious faith was
that of the Baptist church, to the support of which he was
a generous contributor and he was one of the organizers of
the Baraca Bible class of his church. Fraternally he was a
Master Mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias. During
the years of his residence in Dyersburg, Mr. Pence wielded
a great influence for good in the community and was highly
esteemed for his integrity and sterling worth.
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DYERSBURG Tenn Feb 25- William Pence president of the Pence
Lumber Co died at his home here. Mr Pence while swimming
several years ago struck his head against the concrete
bottom of a swimming pool and a a result he lost his
eyesight and was partly paralyzed. He attended to his
business as usual and retired in good spirits. When his
wife attempted to awake him she found him dead. Mr Pence
was a member of tne Baptist Church the Masonic and Pythian
orders and prominent in business circles here. He is
survived by his wife, son Max and daughter Dorris. His
remains were shipped tonight to Jackson Mich for interment.1 6
Sources:
- Tennessee, The Volunteer State, 1769-1923, Vol. 4.
- Ancestry.com 1880 United States Federal Census Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 265; Family History Film: 1254265;
- 1913 - 1930 J. W. CURRY FUNERAL HOME RECORDS, DYER CO., TN -http://www.rootsweb.com/~tndyer/funeral/curry-p.txt
- Death Certificate, William A. Pence
- Ancestry.com. Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
- The Commercial Appeal Memphis, Tennessee 26 Feb 1918, Tue 3
