M. LACY FENDLEY Jr.

FENDLEY, M. Lacy Jr., of Sanibel, Fla., passed away on August 28, 2010 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Craft Fendley. Mr. Fendley was the son of M. Lacy Fendley Sr. and Louise Hudspeth Fendley. Mr. Fendley is survived by three sons, Thomas L. Fendley and wife, Susan, of Sanford, Fla., Frederick Craft Fendley of Richmond, Va., and Daniel Hudspeth Fendley and wife, Cindy, of Roanoke, Va. Mr. Fendley is also survived by three grandchildren, Anna L. Fendley of Pittsburgh, Pa., Robert L. Fendley of Washington, D.C., and John D. Fendley of Roanoke. He was born in Richmond, Va. and spent his early childhood in Charlotte, N.C., eventually returning to Richmond. He was educated at the Staunton Military Academy and the University of North Carolina. Mr. Fendley spent most of his professional career in the floor covering and acoustical ceiling business. He served in the Army's European Theater during WWII and the Korean Conflict. After he retired, Mr. Fendley moved to Sanibel Island, Fla., where he participated in many volunteer activities and programs. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 11, in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, Fla. 33908.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.