Jim was born December 22, 1939 in McLean, Texas to Marian Gayle and Cecil Vern Pendergrass. He graduated from Pampa High School and received a bachelor degree in business administration from West Texas State University and a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas El Paso. He married Judy Tyler in Amarillo, June 8, 1968. He was a member of Paramount Baptist Church. Golfing was his hobby, but family was his passion. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marian and Vern Pendergrass, and a brother, Don Pendergrass.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy; his sons, Tyler Lee Pendergrass and wife Dina of Amarillo, Timothy James Pendergrass and wife Rebecca Lee of Lubbock; his grandchildren, Makenna, Joshua, Maddie, Bentley, and David; his sister, Jan Tartoni and husband Don of Virginia Beach, VA;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Paramount Baptist Church
3801 S. Western
Amarillo, TX 79109
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Burial Schedule
Memorial Park Cemetery
6969 Interstate 40
Amarillo , TX 79118