Paul Pendergrass, Sr.

Mr. Paul Pendergrass, Sr. of Charlotte, NC. Passed away Monday, March 4,2019 at Peak Resources of Charlotte.Funeral service will be held Friday, March 8, 2019 at Shiloh Institutional Baptist Church 2400 Greenland Ave. Charlotte, NC 28208. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm and the service will follow at 1:00 pm. Military rites and interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery West 4601 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28214.

Paul Pendergrass Sr, was born December 25, 1929 to the late Julius “Jack” Pendergrass and Beatrice Degraffenreid in Chester, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, March 3, 2019 at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 60 years, Shirley (Able) Pendergrass; five (5) sons, three (3) daughters, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins.  He is preceded in death by three (3) brothers and two (2) sisters.

Paul Pendergrass Sr. proudly served his country as a soldier in both the United States Army (1947-1951) and the United States Air Force (1951-1955).  He was dedicated to his education and received his degree in Child Psychology from Carver College in 1960.  After 21 years of dedicated service he retired from Winn Dixie Corporation.  He also proudly dedicated his time serving as a 32^nd and a third, 1^st degree Mason at Paul Drayton Lodge Consissory No. 7.   He additionally served at Shiloh Institutional Baptist Church as a member of the Usher Board and as acting President of the Men’s Laymen’s League.

Paul was a man of honor, conviction and compassion.  He always took the opportunity to impart his wisdom on others and to care for those less fortunate…including the neighborhood cats.  He met his wife, Shirley, in Winnsboro, South Carolina They were married in 1958 and remained so for over 60 years.

A special thank you to Gloria Grier, a special niece who tirelessly dedicated her time and talent to ensure Paul’s comfort and care in his last days.