Charles 'Charlie' Richard Pendergrass

April 15, 2021

Charles “Charlie” Richard Pendergrass, 78, of Everton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in the Ash Grove Healthcare Facility.

Charlie was a lifelong resident of the Everton area. He enjoyed jug fishing at Truman Lake, singing karaoke and spending time with friends and family.

Charlie was united in marriage to Nancy Long on May 12, 1961. To this union two sons were born.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Seldon Pendergrass and Jessie (Hammons) Pendergrass; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Lurlene Pendergrass; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bill Freeze; and great-granddaughter, Gracie Ty.

Charlie is survived by his son, Jeff and wife, Tammy of Everton, Missouri; two brothers: David (Carol) Pendergrass; Kenny (Marilyn) Pendergrass; two sisters: Janette (Ed) Mitchell; Marlene (Leonard) DeClue; six grandchildren: Lance Pendergrass of St. Louis, Missouri; Whitney (Tyler) Brockman, of Grand Island, Nebraska; Nathan Pendergrass of Joplin, Missouri; Monica (Josh) Burgett of Willard, Missouri; Amanda Holland of Greenfield, Missouri; and Mallory Holland of Everton,Missouri; eight great-grandchildren; many neices, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be mailed to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 176, Ash Grove, MO 65604.

Services were provided by Birch Funeral Home of Ash Grove, Missouri.