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Dr. John Vincent Pender Jr.

Memphis, Tennessee

Oct 19, 1935 – Sep 4, 2023 (Age 87)

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BORN
October 19, 1935
DIED
September 4, 2023
AGE
87
LOCATION
Memphis, Tennessee
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Dr. John Vincent Pender, Jr., age 87, passed away the evening of September 4, 2023, surrounded by his family.Born in Memphis, TN on October 19, 1935, he was the only child of the late John Vincent Pender, Sr. and Helen Gavin Pender; also, the nephew of Mary Elizabeth Gavin and the...

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this is late but I just found out about Dr Penders passing yesterday as I drove past his house with my sister. He was such a wonderful doctor and treated my children and grandchildren and they loved him. we have a pix of one of my daughters holding her new baby daughter and Dr Pender hugging them. my cousin Dorothy worked for him for years and thats how we came to know him as our pediatrician. He was such a gentle soul. there will never be another Dr Pender. we love you sir. rest in your...

Dr Pender was a wonderful doctor. I took my children to him back in the 80s. He was so kind and compassionate. He always made you feel like you were doing parenting right. Our world needs more like him. He will always be fondly remembered.

Dr. Pender was my became pediatrician when I was 10 and he was also my son's pediatrician. I remember one time I called his office because one of my boys was sick and Dr. Pender answered the phone and told me to bring him right then. Apparently he didn't tell the front desk because they were surprised when we showed up! Dr. Pender was an awesome doctor and person and will be missed.

I am truly truly sorry of Dr. Pender passing. He was my doctor when I was a child. When I adopted my daughter Daisy my mother Mrs.Emma Fallie RN told me Jean take her to Dr. Pender.l loved him because he had such excellent bedside manners. He was so compassionate. He saw Daisy was afraid of needles and he wouldn't allow his staff to frightened her and take blood. He had such patience. I don't know how my mom met him because she graduated from the old Crump Hospital School of Nursing...

Dr. Pender was my son's doctor. I remember bringing my son to see Dr. Pender. Dr. Pender said Dakota Grant Cantrell that sounds like a movie star's name. I will never forget that. He was an amazing Doctor. He will be missed. Praying for his family.

Please accept my sincere condolences. Dr Pender was a wonderful doctor to both myself as a child and later my daughter. He was a true legacy in the Memphis area and will be missed.

Dr. Pender was my mothers pediatrician as well as mine and my children . He was such a loving person. The was never a tear when he entered the room. I remember there was another patient with the same name as mine and not to get us confused my chart was labeled my name and the number 1 to tell us apart. He was the reason I wanted to become a pediatrician. He will be truly missed. Condolences to the family.

Oh my goodness. I was looking for another notice when I ran across Dr. Pender's. The Lowe Family loves and appreciate Dr. Pender. My children are now in their 30's and he took great care of us. Rest in peace Dr. Pender.

Dr Pender was my pediatrician when he was on Thomas St I remember everytime i had to get a shot he would tell me if you dont cry I'll give you a free fry or icecream card for McDonald's. I never cried and till this day I still don't he will truly be missed. My condolences to the family