Dr. Danny B. Pence passed away on 14 February 2019 in Cookeville, Tennessee, following a long-term illness, leaving behind his beloved wife, Cynthia. Dan was a long-time member of the American Society of Parasitologists (ASP) and served the society on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Parasitology (1990–1995), Nominating Committee (1982, 1989), Priorities Committee (1991–1995), and the Business Advisory Committee (1992–1995).
Dan also served as the Nominating Committee Chairperson of the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists (1987) and Representative to the ASP Council for the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists (1990–1993). Additional service included the Editorial Board for the Proceedings of the Helminthological Society of Washington (1984–1989), Editorial Board of the Bulletin of the Society for Vector Ecology (1986–1996), Editorial Board of Comparative Parasitology (1999–2002), and Affiliate Editor of Animal & Human Health (1987–1988), among others.
In addition to his service within the ASP, Dan was also active in the Wildlife...