John Warren Pence, age 71. of Jackson, KY passed away on August 22, 2026, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.  He was born May 17, 1955, in Middletown, OH and was the son of the late Jeanette and Darrell Wallace.  He was preceded also in death by Brother:  Kevin Pence, Sister:  Martha Stacy.  Granddaughter: Dixie Rose Howard.

He is survived by wife: Lisa Goodwin Pence of Jackson, KY.  Daughters:  Clair Pence and Sarah Howard (Country).  Granddaughters:  Mercedes Miller, Mandolin Howard, Rowdy Howard, Appalachia Howard, Southern Howard.  Brother:  Ethan Cole and sisters:  Zareda Penny, Jackie Back, Bonnie Slaton. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 to Noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral service will begin at Noon with Estill Barnett officiating.

Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements