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Walter Pendleton Obituary

Pendleton Jr., Walter of Rockwall, Texas, age 61, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Baylor Medical Center at Garland. He was born in Gary, Indiana on June 26, 1949. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1968 and completed undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of New Mexico. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bennie Pendleton. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Marla of Denver, Colo., and Amber of Albuquerque, NM. Four sons, Jordan, Jarrod, and Jeremy of Rockwall, Tx., and Scott of Albuquerque, NM. Four sisters, Beverly Thompson, Park Forest, IL, Cheryl Bundy, Highland, IN, Patricia Smith, Indianapolis, IN, and Karen Cody, Denver, CO. One brother, Will (Boysie) of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 W. 11th Ave. March 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 2, 2011.

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Doll Perry Abdalla

February 25, 2020

Cherished memories live on. Butch and the Pendleton family and will never be forgotten.

Evelyn Pierce-Hicks

March 20, 2011

To The Pendleton Family:

My heart goes out to you. Butch was my "Sweetheart". Butch is up in heaven "taking care of business". He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers will forever be with you.

Love,
Evelyn (Horton) Pierce-Hicks
Indianapolis, Indiana
Delta and Omega, together forever!

Joyce McKinney-White

March 15, 2011

To the Family of "Butch" as I knew him at UNM, in Albuquerque, NM. WOW!! He was such a wonderful and fun spirit. My sincere sympathy and prayers are with his Family, Loved ones and Friends. God Bless You.

March 15, 2011

To the Pendleton Family, I just heard about Butch from one of his fraternity brothers. I have not seen him in years, but was so sad because he is part of my memories of the journey I have taken. I am glad he was in my life. My prayers are with you. Vernita Mckinney Maryland/Albuquerque

Mildred Tinye Alcorn

March 9, 2011

Butch was always my own personal James Cagney. I miss the entire family presence here in Gary. You will be greatly missed. And to the entire family, I will always love you. May God bless you all.
Forever M. Tinye Alcorn

March 5, 2011

To The Pendleton Family,

Sometimes God may seem far away unconcerned and unaware of the events in one's life. But every second you are the object of his loving concern. With your loved one written in his hands, he cannot and will never forget your loved one.

Walter (Butch) was a good friend, kind and full of laughter as I knew him as my classmate. A real "JOY".

BEHOLD, I HAVE GRAVEN THEE UPON THE PALMS OF MY HANDS;
Isaiah 49:16

In Christ,
Velata Broome - Artis

Margaret Turner-Harmon

March 5, 2011

To Cheryl and the entire Pendleton Family. I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of "Butch" as I knew him as a young boy. He grew up to be such an extraordinary and accomplished young man, very well liked and admired. May your time shared with him and your memories and love bring you comfort in the days ahead.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. (Romans 15:13).

Margaret (Turner) Harmon
Dorie Miller

March 5, 2011

To Cheryl and the Pendleton family. I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of "Butch" as I knew him. He grew up to be such an extraordinary young man with many accomplishments; someone very much admired and Ioved. May the time you shared and the memories bring you comfort in the days ahead."May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him," Romans 15:13.
Lifting you up in prayer.

Margaret (Turner) Harmon

Daisy Curtis and the '63 'Velt Lady Panthers & Supporters

March 5, 2011

Cheryl,

We are thinking of you as you prepare for your Beloved Brother, Butch's, Memorial Service. We send our deepest sympathy.

Frances Lane

March 5, 2011

To Boysie and the Pendleton Family,

So sorry to hear of the passing of Butch. We send our condolences. I remember Butch through my sister Vivian. He was such a fun, outgoing person with a great sense of humor. Our prayers are with you.

The Lane Family (Dorie Miller)

Claudette Foster

March 4, 2011

To Cheryl and the entire Pendleton Family, May God give you the Comfort
you need in the loss of your love one.

Sandra Landrum-Davis

March 4, 2011

I was truly saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend "Butch". He and I got to be good friends after the basketball rivalries were over. He was a wonderful and fun friend. May God bless him and his entire family.

Joni and Curtessa Jacques

March 3, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

JoAnn Gamble

March 3, 2011

Pendleton Family
There are no words to describe Butch he was truly " One in a Million " a super friendly person, out going , a person you couldn't help but admire .To say he will be missed is an understatement there could only be 1 Butch Pendleton and everyone know it,Miss you already my friend.
JoAnn Stewart-Gamble

phillip henderson

March 3, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family. May be with you in this time of greif.

Philippa Cody Tolliver

March 3, 2011

may God be with the pendleton family, I was saddned to hear about your loss. I have pictures of Butch and I. Love Philippa Cody- Tolliver, Gary

Sandra ( Doll ) Abdalla ( Perry )

March 3, 2011

My childhood brother will be missed and always loved.

Victor Dunn

March 3, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

NINA SCOTT

March 3, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 3, 2011

TO the Pendlton Family

Butch will be missed,I remember when i was little Butch was always at our house at 26 and polk place,to know he was our family too,May God be with the family at this time,our prayers will be with you.from your cousin Jarrod Powell and The Powell Family..Gary,Indiana

Lindsay Paulk

March 3, 2011

Boysie, Sorry to hear of the death of your brother. You and your family will be in my prayers

FROEBEL CLASS OF 1968

March 2, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

MYRTLE PERRY-MATEEN

March 2, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF BUTCH PENDELTON:YOU HAVE MY DEPEEST SYMPATHY IN THE DEATH BUT HEAVENS GAIN OF A FELLOW FRIEND AND ARCH RIVAL DURING BASKETBALL SEASON IN 1968.ME BEING FROM FROEBEL WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES THAT WAS SHARED BY THE BLUE DEVILS AND PANTHERS DURING THE SIXTIES.TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.WE WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN PRAYER AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. FROEBEL CLASS OF 1968

Gloria Robinson-Hooks

March 2, 2011

Pat and family,

May the love you feel from your Indy family and God's grace give you all strength during this time of sadness and bereavement.

March 2, 2011

Boysie,
Sorry to hear about Butch. My condolence to you and family.Treasure the memories.

Clay & Family

Edward Hollis

March 2, 2011

It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Thy will be done. Rest in peace brother.

Ruby McNair

March 2, 2011

To Beverly and the family........I am saddened to learn of your loss. May the Lord give you peace and serenity during this difficult time.

Michael (Golfball) H. & Ermalene (Neicy) Gault Sr & Ernestine Young-Frith

March 2, 2011

To the Family,

Butch is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8,11-15,17,19,20 & 22. Back in the days of when we lived in the neighborhood of Dorie Miller. May God bless you and your family.

Richard Jordan

March 2, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Terry Bailey

March 2, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

IONE (DUCKIE') WILEY-TAYLOR

March 2, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jerome & Zerita Robinson

March 2, 2011

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Cheryl, Pat and the entire Pendelton Family on the loss of your loved one. Butch will truly be missed by all who knew him. May the Grace of our Lord and Savior embrace you during this time.

Shirley Payne

March 2, 2011

To THe Pendleton Family:

May the Peace of God fill your hearts during this time of bereavement.

Dorothy (Hollins) & Gregory Smith

March 2, 2011

To the Pendelton Family:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Walter will truly be missed. God Bless, and be with you all.

Rodney Coffee

March 2, 2011

To The Entire Pendelton Family

It sadden me to hear that "Butch" had passed. I have fond memories of him while growing up. I certainly looked up to him as friend and mentor long before I reached Roosevelt High School. His kind spirit will always be remembered. I extend my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Family and I will keep you in my prayers. May God bless you and continue to comfort you during this difficult time. (Rochelle B. Johnson,Tammy and The Coffee Family)

March 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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