John Pendleton

HARTFORD CITY, IN—

John Donald Pendleton, 77, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Waters of Hartford City.

Born in Manchester, Tennessee on December 22, 1946, he was the only son of four children born to John Adam “Sawdust” and Larna Mae (Duke) Pendleton. He moved to Casey, Illinois as a young boy with his family, then to the Pennville and Hartford City area.

Because of his mother’s death at a young age, John and his siblings, were each raised by aunts/uncles on the Duke side of the family.

John graduated from Pennville High School, class of 1965, served in the Indiana Army National Guard and began his career at the 3M Company of Hartford City, retiring in 2009.  In 1990 he began his construction company, to which he hauled stone, backhoe work, trenching and demolitions.

John met his wife, Cheryl (Williams) on Mother’s Day, 1986 at the First Assembly of God in Hartford City, to whom he married on September 12, 1987. 

He was an avid dog lover, having nine beagles, years ago; then changing to golden retrievers, adopting and caring for Sammy & Buddy.  John also went to many rummage and garage sales, usually bringing back more shovels and rakes.  His favorite pass-time was wood burning stoves and the recliner very close by… he had the routine of cutting and storing wood and had even experienced the wood furnace in addition to the stoves.  Wood-smoke aroma on John’s clothing was a scent that those who knew him, could appreciate.

Most importantly and especially, John was very focused on and adored his grandchildren.

He leaves behind his wife of thirty-seven years, Cheryl; two daughters:  Sheila (Michael) Hyer of Hartford City and Shana (John) Rogers of Muncie.  Six grandchildren:  Kodee (Nicholas)Freeman, Shawn Groves, Danielle (Jason) Carpenter, Shad Tucker, Jaci Rogers and Jeni Rogers.  Eight great grandchildren.  Two sisters:  Darlene (Denny) Thrush of Wapakoneta, OH and Susan Fear of Hartford City, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Linda Cahue and his brother-in-law, Charles “Bud” Fear. 

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City, with Pastor Chris Neel officiating.  Burial will in the Hartford City Cemetery following services.

Visitation will also be on Tuesday, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.   Online condolences may be sent to John’s family at www.WatersFunerals.com.

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