Bernard L. Pence July 3, 1928 - September 9, 2013 Bernard L. "Benny" Pence, 85 of Garrett, died on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born July 3, 1928 in Garrett to Perry F. ad Thresa C. (Hollis) Pence and they preceded him in death. He married Joan Helbert on July 8, 1950 in Garrett and she survives in Garrett. He was a Carman Inspector for the B&O Railroad for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1987. Benny was instrumental in starting the Garrett Youth Baseball Summer Leagues, an avid lifelong Notre Dame fan, member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett and Garrett Eagles, Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree Knight of the St. Theresa Assembly, former Scout Master for the St. Joseph Catholic Scout Troop, former Garrett City Councilman and former local Chairman for Brotherhood of Railroad Carman of America. He is also survived by 2 sons, Stanley K. (Tonda) Pence of Garrett and David A. (Suzette) Pence of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Julie A. Corbin of Garrett; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. He was also preceded in death by a son, Steven L. Pence; 5 brothers, LeRoy, Ed and Ray Pence and 2 infants and 4 sisters, Joan Benson, Kathryn Likens, Evelyn Frazee and Nancy Rupert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garrett with Fr. Andrew Nazareth officiating. Burial will follow in Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett and 1 hour prior to mass at the church. Memorials are to Garrett High School Athletic Department, St. Martin's Healthcare or Garrett Railroad Museum.