Donald Leroy (Uncle Donnie) Pence

Donald Leroy Pence "Uncle Donnie", age  83, of Clayton, MI, passed away June 2, 2020.  Donald was born April 12, 1937, in Warren, MI, the son of Ralph & Helen (Cilley) Pence. He attended Adrian High School ad Cleary College.  He honorably served his country in the U. S. Marines Corps. After several years working at Ypsi State Hospital, he owned & operated the Pence AFC Home.  He is survived by his sister, Violet Herman, niece & caregiver, Pamela Rodriquez, nephew, Walter Brown, and many great nieces and great nephews. But to everyone, he was Uncle Donnie.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Helen Pence, sister, Ardys Pence and two nephews, Terry and Jimmy Herman.  Special thanks to hospice, Pam, Missy and Bridgette.  Visitation will be on Monday, June 8, 2020, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI, with Rev. Randy Santiago officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, MI, with Military Honors performed by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Honor Guard. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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