BORN

1934

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home North - Austin

5416 Parkcrest Drive

Austin, Texas

DOUGLAS PENDERGRAS Obituary

Douglas Glenn Pendergras, Sr., went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018 in Austin, Texas at the age of 84. Doug was born in Newcastle, Texas on January 28, 1934. He proudly served his country in the Navy and was a Korean War Veteran. He attended Texas Christian University and worked in the nursing home business for 55 years and had many entrepreneurial endeavors including airlines, oil, and music. Doug was a pioneer in the nursing home business, served as President of American Health Care Association and helped create the Texas Health Care association. He truly loved taking care of the aged and disabled. Doug had a voracious love of life. He loved traveling, playing golf with friends and his Texas Longhorns Football. Doug loved his wife, Sally of 18 years, his children, grandchildren and friends dearly. Doug touched many lives and was loved by all. We are all blessed to have had him with us for as long as the Lord let us! Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sally and his children: Sharon (Ted), Kirk, Barbara (Alice), David (Carmen), Julie, Doug, Don (Genna); stepchildren Bill (Ariana) and David (Anne); and grandchildren: Jennifer (Scott), Michael (Kelly), Ronnie, Sarah, Samantha, Trey, Melanie, Garett, Max, Livia, Julian, Hunter, Ian, Abby, Noah, Max, Morgan and Jackson, 6 great grandchildren and by his sister Janice (Gene) Mays. Doug was proceeded in death by his parents: Thomas Jefferson Pendergrass, Sr. and Susie Pearl Pendergrass; sisters: Betty Jo Pendergrass, Vaudine Proffitt, Elouise McDonnell and brother T.J. Pendergrass, Jr. A visitation will be held on February 2, 2018 from 5pm - 7pm at the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home located at 3125 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78705. Doug's celebrations of life will be held at the Austin Oaks Church on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2 pm. Located at 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd. Austin, TX 78749. A Reception will follow at the Barton Creek Resort and Spa, 8212 Barton Club Dr., Austin, TX 78735 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to USO (www.uso.org) or to Austin Oaks Church at 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd., Austin, TX 78749 For those desiring, you may also access the online guest registry and obituary at www.wcfish.com. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Austin, Texas - (512) 452-8811.

Published by El Paso Times from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8, 2018.
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I worked for Doug at the Pebble Creek Nursing Facility in El Paso.
It was a beautiful facility and he always strived for the best care of its residents.RIP.

Suzanne Petty

April 10, 2022

Dear Pendergras Family, I have great memories of Doug competing in the El Paso Country Club Sunland Swingtime Golf Tournament. It was an honor to see him every year. May God Bless Your Family,

Phillip Hernandez

February 4, 2018

Mr. Pendergrass,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USN during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Mike Casey

February 3, 2018

I am so very sorry for your loss. Doug was a wonderful and very caring neighbor. Sally, there really are no words. Just know I'm thinking about you.

Margie

Margie Stoker

February 2, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tammy Diamond Brown

Friend

February 2, 2018

Our deepest condolences to the Pendergras Family for the loss of Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love,
Tom, Laura & Courtney Pendergrass

February 2, 2018

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Families. May God comfort you during this time

Donna Wooldridge Thornbrue

Friend

February 2, 2018

Dear Sally, all of us at CBS open our hearts to you as we share in your loss. We trust that our Gracious God will grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead, from the certain knowledge that comes through your Lord Jesus Christ. May His blessings overflow to you and all of your family.

Winn

February 2, 2018

May you rest in peace, Doug. You made a great contribution to care for the elderly. May peace be with your family.
Sharon Edwards

Sharon Edwards

Friend

February 1, 2018

I played with & rode bicycles with Doug when he lived in Newcastle. I remember his father Jeff when he moved back to Newcastle & married Mrs Wray.I had lost contact with Doug but was happy to read that he had had a successful life.

Jerry Whiteley

Friend

February 1, 2018

May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days. Our most heartfelt condolences.

Billy & Crystal Wallace

February 1, 2018

R I P Boss you will be MISSED.

Don Howell

Family Friend

January 31, 2018

It was an honor to meet your family and serve you at Seton Hospital. Thank you for sharing your stories of this man who brought the world such care, music and laughter. It was beautiful to witness the caring and tightknit family Doug helped to create. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I know you will carry on his legacy with grace.

Chaplain Kye

Family Friend

January 31, 2018

Heartfelt hugs to the family. Hope they can feel love and find a place of peace.

Fane Snderson

January 31, 2018

My heart goes out to you, Sally. Doug was your perfect partner. How blessed you were to have 18 years with such a loving and caring man.

Betty Herolz Matthews

Friend

January 31, 2018

I have nothing but wonderful memories of Doug. I know him, my dad and the rest of our family members are all together and up in Heaven! My brother and I are hopefully going to get to go to the funeral services, etc. We love y'all!

Rebecca Wooldridge

Family

January 30, 2018

We are so sorry to learn of Doug's passing and are thinking of the family during these difficult time.

Maggie Lewis

Friend

January 30, 2018

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