Mr. Pendergraft retired from the American Bank of Louisiana after 25 years of service and relocated to Eureka Springs where he began working in real estate sales. He recently obtained his broker's license. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and being with family and friends.
In 1954 he was married to Dera A. Lower. He is also survived by one son, Keith A. Pendergraft, and his wife, Iris, of Independence, La.; two daughters, Debra A. Pendergraft, of Baton Rouge, La., and Katherine E., and her husband, Garland D. Island, of Fayetteville, Ark.; one sister, Ruth Emma, and her husband, Gene Bird, of Tennessee; one nephew, Vinne Vella, of Tennessee; seven grandchildren Tabitha Rice, Kristen McQueary, Mark Pendergraft, Jeremy Pendergraft, Joshua Pendergraft, Ashley Wunstel, and Jonathon Brogan; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Mark R. Pendergraft.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Grassy Knob Fire Department. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
