Jay L. Pence
Jay L. Pence, 70, Columbia City, died peacefully at 5:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne.
Born May 5, 1951, in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Oscar Leigh and Jean Cornelius (Herrman) Pence. Jay graduated from Columbia City Joint High School.
On May 5, 1973, he married Doris Jean Hill. They have always made their home in Whitley County.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Jenny C. Pence of Columbia City, Sarah J. (Kip Trier) Pence of Burket, Leah J. (Charles “Buck” Kilgore) Pence; son, Jason L. Pence both of Columbia City; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and his German shepherd, Luke.
Smith & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.