Bobby Gene Pendleton

Bobby Gene Pendleton obituary, Franklin, IN

Bobby Gene Pendleton

Bobby Pendleton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation - Whiteland on Oct. 29, 2025.
Bobby Pendleton, 89, of Whiteland, Indiana entered into rest at Otterbein Senior Living Center in Franklin, Indiana on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Bobby was born to the late Ollie and Martha Pendleton (Gaskins) on November 3, 1935, in Columbia, Kentucky.
Bobby was a man that liked to keep things simple. He loved hunting and fishing with his kids, grandkids, and friends. He loved cooking and driving through Atterbury, and most of all enjoyed spoiling his grandsons.
Bobby served his country in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957. He was honorably discharged.
Bobby is survived by his daughter, Donna Vanosdol; son, Bruce Pendleton; and grandsons, Kyle and Troy Vanosdol.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Sandra Pendleton, his parents, Ollie and Martha Pendleton; brothers, Kenneth and Carl Pendleton, and sister Ruby English.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, Indiana at 11 AM. Military honors will be performed by local veterans.
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