Thomas Jones Pence

Biography

Thomas Jones Pence forged a reputation for steadfast kindness and a willingness to see civic projects through to completion, believing that the small acts of helpfulness bound a community together. He kept faith with his neighbors and took pride in the accomplishments that came from collective effort.

He sleeps at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, a place that recalls the steady presence he offered to so many, even if the particulars of his daily labors remain modestly unsung.