Tommy J. Pence, age 65, of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Tommy was a true lover of music. He was a talented drummer and guitar player who performed in a band for many years. He loved riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed restoring older sports cars, especially Corvettes and Camaros. He was a lover of animals, leaving behind two of his favorite girls, his dogs Poppy and Chloe. Tommy had a kind heart and a calm and generous spirit. He tried to make all who met him feel special. Tommy's big smile and quick wit usually helped him accomplish that. He loved to laugh and have fun.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Royal Frazier Pence and Thelma Mae Rogers Pence, as well as his nephew, Christopher Jenkins, and several of his beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Survivors include Tommy's brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Clara Pence as well their son and daughter -in -law, Jimmy and Heather Pence. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Pence Jenkins and her daughters and sons-in-law, Angel and Trampus Monroe, and Sarah and Cory Powell, as well as her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Candace Jenkins. He is survived by many other extended family, including his uncle, many cousins, and great nieces, and nephews.

Tommy is also survived by his fiancée and true love, Scarlett Janes, as well as her children Mackenzie and Joe Cochran, McCaine Daugherty, Dalton Daugherty, and her four grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Tommy J. Pence will be held on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Reverend Eurshel Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Eton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

All family and friends are welcome to join us in celebrating the life of Tommy.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Tommy J. Pence.