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He was born the middle child of seven to the late Bernard Pendleton and Carlene McCoy Pendleton in Boston, Massachusetts.
His life was a tapestry woven with threads of service, love, and dedication. He pursued his education in Boston, later attending Hampton Institute in Virginia before honorably serving his country in the United States Air Force as Airman First Class Carlson M. Pendleton. Carl served as Tower Sentry Tiger Flight Security, 366th Security Police Squadron at Da Nang Airfield Republic of Vietnam in 1970. In 1971 he was promoted to Sergeant and served 8 years.
After serving his county in the Armed Forces, Carl earned his BS Degree from Christopher Newport University and his Masters Degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University.
Carl dedicated his professional life to serving veterans as a LCSW (PTSD Specialist) at the Veterans Hospital in Hampton, VA.
He leaves to cherish his memories a wife of 44 years Sarah, 3 children Diane Kendall of Newport News, VA, Warren (Michelle) Hedgepeth of Baltimore, MD and Bashan Gallop of Hampton, VA. And adopted great-granddaughter Amelia. Grandchildren Justin K., William, Jasmine, Jeremy, JerRod, Lashana, Gabrielle, Justin G., Sophia, Ashton. He also leaves a host of great grandchildren. Stepmother Zenobia Pendleton Virginia Beach, VA, siblings Bernard (Gloria Moon) Pendleton Jr., Richard Pendleton, Rosalind Pendleton(Glenn Franklin), Colleen Pendleton All of Boston, MA, Anne (Charles White)Pendleton, Mary Pendleton Virginia Beach, VA, Cousins Sonny Pendleton, Buster Pendleton, Katrina Pendleton Cole and long term family friend Ro-Adrienne Davidson. Sister in laws Geneva (Roberto)Lopez of Newport News VA, Genetta Washington and Taunee Kendall of Atlanta, GA, Brothers in laws George (Leola) Kendall and James Kendall of Battle Creek MI, Rev. Dr. Steve (Eunice) Kendall of Richmond, VA, Milton (Franchella) Kendall of Clinton, MD. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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John Mason
February 21, 2025
Carl was an inspiration for all of us who worked beside him at the Hampton VA's PSTD clinic. Calm, steady, and centered, he was always there for the Veterans he served and for the team he inspired to be their best in the challenging work of helping war torn Veterans. He will be greatly missed.
Stephanie Eppinger
February 21, 2025
Carl was a blessing to know; my condolences to his family.
Freeman Blizzard
February 12, 2025
Carlson Pendleton , was one in the few that really cared, and he seemed to understand what the combat vet had to deal with and what post war is about.
Freeman Blizzard
U.S.M.C.
Dr. Priscilla Hankins
February 9, 2025
Carl was one of a kind. Carl, Dr. Marinell Miller and I worked closely together for years at the Hampton VAMC in the PTSD Clinic. I got the chance to see Carl up close and personal and saw his work ethic, dedication, and commitment to helping Veterans. He was very skilled at what he did, and it was undeniable how much he was admired and respected by Veterans and his coworkers. He was smart and funny, but he was also no nonsense. My deepest condolences to Sarah and the family on the loss of a good man. Carl is gone but he is not forgotten.
Dr. Priscilla Hankins
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Larry Strauss
February 7, 2025
Carl was the ultimate professional. His roles as social worker, teacher, mentor, and colleague will always be a memory I cherish. He helped hundreds of our veterans during his tenure at the Hampton VAMC. He was truly one of the most selfless individuals that I have ever had the pleasure and honor to work with. My deepest condolences to his family.
Respectfully Larry Strauss (fellow veteran and colleague)
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