Gordon Clifford Pence,95, of Plano, TX passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Sunrise of Plano. Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro with Bro. Rick Carney officiating. Interment will follow at the Sadler Cemetery.
Gordon was born on May 7, 1926 in Whitesboro to Grover and Cora Pence. He married Martha Brown in 1955 in Smithville, TX. Gordon served in the United States Navy having served in WWII. He served on the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La. Gordon graduated from the Texas A&M University, and he also graduated from the University of Texas. He worked for the State Welfare department for 20 years and worked for the Social Security Administration for over 30 years. Gordon loved the Aggies; he loved his family especially his 2 grandchildren.
He is survived by his son Shannon Pence and his daughter-in-law Deanna of Allen, TX; son Brian Pence of Austin, TX; grandchildren Steven Pence and Haley Hutchinson; 2 great-grandchildren Hazel Hutchinson and Atticus Hutchinson.
Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, wife Martha Pence; brother Gerald Pence and sister Hazel Crafton.
So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. He was a wonderful man. We worked with Gordon at SSA, and will always remember that he had to have the #1 boarding pass on Southwest each time he traveled. We know on the day he passed, he was given the #1 boarding pass to Heaven. We will not be able to attend his services, but know our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this sad time. Always, Susan and James Everett
My condolences to the family–I worked with Gordon in the Social Security regional office. He was ever the gentleman–kind, thoughtful, and witty. He will be missed.
I was fortunate to work with Gordon in the SSA Regional Office. Gordon was a wonderful mentor and was always generous with his advice.
Prayers for his family. Gordon was a true gentleman.
So sorry to hear of Gordon’s passing. I worked with him for many years at The SSA Dallas RO. Gordon was wonderful to work with. He was always kind and a gentleman. I have a lot of wonderful memories. He has gone home and is with Martha and other family members. Prayers for the family for strength and peace. God Bless
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Gordon was a distant cousin of mine. He was the nicest man. Prayers to the family.
I was privileged to have worked with Gordon in the SSA Regional office. I specifically recall a conversation with him about our children when they were already adults. We were discussing what we would want most in life and his desire was happiness for his children. He obviously loved you guys more than anything else.