BORN

1923

DIED

2015

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5130 Wisconsin Ave NW

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James Pendergrass Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 23, 2015.

James "Jim" A. Pendergrass, Sr., 91, died peacefully at home in Montgomery Village, MD, in the loving care of his family on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Jim was born in Springfield, Illinois on August 17, 1923. In March 1943 Jim was inducted into the US Army and served his country in the South Pacific during WWII. After his separation from the Army in 1946, Jim made his home in Washington, DC where he worked for the Smithsonian Institution for over 25-years and after as a contractor w/the US State Department for 16-years. Jim was a proud graduate of Howard University and was an enthusiastic member and supporter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Survivors include his son, James, Jr.; granddaughter, Erin Nicole; stepdaughters, Janice (Robinson) and Sandra (Garrett); nieces, Albertha, Susan, Ruth Alice, Lucille and Fredrica; nephews, Roland, Rudy, Isaac, Sylvester and James; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Jim's marriage to Odette (Johnson) of New Orleans ended in divorce. Odette preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his son, Ulysses Grant; his sisters, Eunice, Margaret and Ruth; and his brother, Houston Grant. His marriage to Nan (Taylor) ended in divorce. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a visitation on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home, 5130 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington DC. A funeral mass will be held at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 13925 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 10 a.m. Internment is planned for Arlington National Cemetery and details will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in honor of James A. Pendergrass, Sr. are welcome at The United Negro College Fund: http://give.uncf.org.Memorial contributions in honor of James A. Pendergrass, Sr. are welcome at The United Negro College Fund: http://give.uncf.org.

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March 31, 2015

Theresa Casanares

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

March 29, 2015

Cousin Jim, it was a privilege to know you and I am so very glad for the time that I was able to spend with you and your family.

Jimmy and family--sending my heartfelt condolences,
Dana Morris

March 28, 2015

Although we met only briefly, you were such a kind gentleman of so much wisdom. From one vet to another, thank you for your service!
Jacqueline Bonita

March 27, 2015

Please accept my condolences, may the family find comfort m@ Issiah 25:8,.

March 27, 2015

Jeanette Goza

Jimmy,

My prayers and condolences are with you at this time. Your father was truly a wonderful, caring and compassionate man, whom I am glad to have had the privilege of knowing. May God send you the Comforter and may your precious memories give you peace.

March 26, 2015

Uncle you and Mom With you Brother and Sister are all together you are all our Angles we will miss you very much

March 25, 2015

Jimmy and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad James. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I will contact you.

Cousin Beverly R. Travis (Leatherwood)and family
Riverdale, Georgia

March 25, 2015

Larry Leatherwood

I'm terribly sorry for the loss of James whom I didn't know very well a cousin but was impressed with the brief conversation we had and the family knowledge he shared. Please add my name to the family list. Larry Leatherwood. Helen's son
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28

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Joseph Gawler's Sons, LLC

5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

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30

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Transfiguration Episcopal Church

13925 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Springs, MD

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5130 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

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