Jerry Michael Pendergrass
Jerry Michael Pendergrass
Funeral services for Jerry Michael Pendergrass, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at First Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Pendergrass passed away at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021.
He was born November 22, 1950, at West Plains, Missouri, to Claude Pendergrass and Madge Orwick Pendergrass. Jerry graduated from high school in Tarkio, Missouri. On May 28, 1971, he was married at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Laura Mertz. Mr. Pendergrass was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a route driver for Guy’s, Frito Lay and Ideal Bread for a number of years and was a school bus driver. Mr. Pendergrass enjoyed racing, NASCAR, mowing and loved his grandson, Landry. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Pendergrass, of the family home; two daughters, Belinda Pendergrass, West Plains and Melanie Wyatt and husband, Joel, Willow Springs, Missouri; one grandson, Landry Pitts; two brothers, Jim Pendergrass and wife, Marilyn, Independence, Missouri and Bob Pendergrass and wife, Fayetta, West Plains; one sister, Phylllis Schimming and husband, Jim, Maryville, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; family friend, Ernestine Cochran, West Plains; and his dog, Bree.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Regional Animal Shelter or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Shelley Surface
October 25, 2021 @ 9:10 am
Mark and I are sorry for your loss!! Jerry was such a nice and pleasant man. He always had a smile on his face, and treated everyone with kindness. Jerry will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Wanda Merrick
October 25, 2021 @ 9:55 am
I will miss Jerry, He often brought me news about Tarkio, we both lived there at one time.
Dustin W Mahan
October 25, 2021 @ 10:04 am
Ms. Laura and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your husband.
Gary and Vivian Mitchell
October 25, 2021 @ 10:04 am
Laura, I we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you now and in the days to come. Jerry was a great man and friend.
Patty (Wood) Milburn
October 25, 2021 @ 10:20 am
Laura, I am so sorry for your loss.
Tommy and Christina Brigman
October 25, 2021 @ 10:59 am
We are sorry for your loss…Jerry was a good person and he had the best smile…he will be missed by all..
Jewell Hall Elliott
October 25, 2021 @ 11:41 am
Laura & family so sorry for your loss. Jerry and I were cousins for 70 years had lots of good times and sad times. Will miss his phone calls so much. Had some great visits with him and loved him so much.
Sarah and Dwayne Highfill
October 25, 2021 @ 2:02 pm
Laura and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jerry and Dwayne were friends for so many years having met thru his grocery store delivery days for chips and bread. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Corby Redburn
October 25, 2021 @ 5:44 pm
Laura and Family,
Jerry was a great guy to be around! I always enjoyed riding his Bus on Football Away Games. He was a great driver and would always enjoy talking after the Games and happy that the Zizzers would win!
Amber Redburn
October 25, 2021 @ 6:06 pm
Laura, Belinda, Melanie/Joel and Landry and Pendergrass Siblings/Families,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on Jerry’s passing. Jerry was a wonderful, caring, loving person and always had a smile, great personality, and fun to be around and visit with. He will be missed Greatly! During this time we are keeping all of you in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, give each of you peace, encouragement, and strength. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim and Amber Redburn
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
October 25, 2021 @ 7:53 pm
To Jerry’s family; we are so sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you.
Delphia Young
October 25, 2021 @ 8:52 pm
Laura so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for each of you.
Darci McCarthy
October 26, 2021 @ 1:14 pm
So sorry for your loss, Jerry was a dear friend to our family, Hoopes’ of The Big Store, Caulfield. Jerry delivered chips, bread, etc to our store, years ago. He was a kind man, and a fun loving jokester. Surely missed by all that knew him.
Justice martin
October 26, 2021 @ 2:53 am
I’m so sad he was my favorite bus drive we talked every morning 🙁
Doris Gutierrez
October 26, 2021 @ 12:47 pm
I’m sorry to hear about Jerry. He was always so funny, He was my Breadman back in the ’90s. will miss his smile. Praying for the family.
Bill & Sharon Talley
October 26, 2021 @ 9:26 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for family & friends. Words cannot express our sorrow at his passing.
Jim & Jeanne Swope
October 27, 2021 @ 9:49 am
Laura & family, our sincere sympathy to you and all your family. Jerry was a great person to have as a friend and we have missed his phone calls and seeing him this past week. Our prayers will continue for all of you in the coming days.
Mary Stachowicz
October 28, 2021 @ 2:32 pm
Laura and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your husbands’ accident. I am Praying that all the wonderful memories that you and he shared with your family and friends will give you comfort and peace. Sincerely, Mary Stachowicz
Gary Davison
October 30, 2021 @ 1:39 pm
Sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good friend.