Robert J. Pence, 89, of Liberty, MO passed away July 13, 2015. Mr. Pence was born in Missouri City, MO on June 29, 1926 to Harve and Norma Pence. He was the owner and operator of Convera, Inc. Mr. Pence was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Liberty, MO, the Liberty Jaycees and the Lincoln Owner’s Club. He enjoyed old cars, equipment and farm machinery. He was a Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma, in 2006 and brothers, Raymond and Lester. Survivors include his son, Rocky (Jennie) of Kearney, MO; son, Randy of Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Robin Rice of Independence, MO; step-son, John (Barbara) Owen of Kearney, MO; brother, Carl of Liberty, MO; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A visitation is planned from 10:00 to 11:00 am, Friday, July 17, 2015, with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, 138 N. Main, Liberty, MO. Interment will be in the Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.