Poince, Kent W. age 82, of Tipp City, Ohio died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at his residence following a brief battle with cancer. Born November 12, 1929 in Frederick, Ohio to Roscoe and Mary E. (Oakes) Poince who precede him in death. Also preceded in death by his infant son Chris Allen Poince, and sister Carol L. Greene. For 20 years Kent was a junior high teacher for the Tipp City and Troy School Systems. He also enjoyed teaching adult Bible classes and Sunday school at local churches and SpringMeade Retirement Community. Kent was a loyal fan of Tipp City basketball and volleyball. He loved to play softball and enjoyed this hobby for over 60 years. Surviving Kent are his beloved wife of 59 years Sue (Garber) Poince; his son Lynn "Ron" Thomas Poince and his wife Sherry, Cincinnati and his daughter Sarah J. Poince, Cold Spring, KY. Brother-in-law David Greene, Columbus and niece Karen Greene Dilgard, Columbus. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Tipp City United Methodist Church, corner of Third and Main Street. Pastor Dan Glover officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery, West Milton. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 - 8 pm at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County or American Cancer Society in memory of Kent. www.fringsandbayliff.com