Kenneth Lee Pendergrass age 66 of La Costa Village in Port Orange passed away quietly in his home on Saturday December 12 2009. A Funeral service in his honor will be held Wednesday Dec. 16 2009; 11:00 AM at the Daytona Chapel of the Lohman Funeral Home interment and military honors will follow at Daytona Memorial Park. The visitation will be Tuesday 12/15 from 6-8 PM.
Kenneth was born in Bristol Virginia to Fredrick and Essie Pendergrass he was a proud veteran of the US Army and dedicated his talent as a Heavy equipment operator. He worked for several years with Martin Paving and a few more for D&W Paving. Kenneth was a caring giving helpful gentleman who enjoyed NASCAR and visiting his nephew's auto shop but most of all spending time and playing with his family.
His parents and brother-in-law; Charles Carroll preceded him in death.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his companion of 30 years who cared for him and loved him with all her heart Jewel Bottorff 5 step children; Lindy Lisa Hazel Dennis and Betty 16 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren all of whom loved him dearly. He is also survived by a sister; Betty Carroll a brother Wayne and his wife Peggy a mother-in-law; Nezbie Owens 2 brothers -in-law and their families 3 nephews William Dale Dennis and a niece Debbie all of South Daytona.