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William Pendergrass Obituary

Tom Pendergrass, 83, of Virginia Beach, died October 4, 2021. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Spivey Pendergrass, their children, spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Tom served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by ministering in 6 churches in Virginia and Tennessee, primarily in Virginia Beach. A service of memories and praise to God will be held Saturday, October 9 at 11:00am at Bayside Baptist Church with visitation at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be sent to either Bayside Baptist or Discovery Church both in Virginia Beach.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2021.

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Bet Cake

October 9, 2021

Tom´s friendship and dedicated leadership of New Horizons and other ministries will be missed so! My prayers and love are with JoAnn and all the family!

Melinda Spivey

October 8, 2021

So very sorry for the loss...my Uncle Tom!
Prayers for my Aunt Joanne and all of the family...

Dr. Whitmire

October 8, 2021

My condolences to you and your family, Thomas.

Robert Crute

October 8, 2021

What a wonderful mentor for a young minister of music to Virginia Beach in the 1970´s. Enjoyed singing in VBMC with him through the years. I give thanks for his example of graceful giving. I´m so sorry for his passing.

Sandra Spicer

October 7, 2021

Jo Ann, Laura, and family, we were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. We will continue to pray for you all. He will be sorely missed. May you have comfort knowing he is at peace with our Lord and Savior. Dave and Sandra Spicer

Barbara and Linda Sturm

October 7, 2021

So very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. You are all in our prayers.

Betty Cross

October 7, 2021

My sympathy for the family of a true Christian minister at Bayside Baptist who counseled my son during a difficult time. Tom helped him and gave him the strength to cope. My son Charlie Nottingham passed away Sept 28 and I know they are both in the arms of our Lord and Savior. What peace God has given us through our faith.

Debbie Wallace Hollingsworth

October 7, 2021

Melinda called to tell me and am so sorry for your loss I know God will give you the strength to get thru this just like everything else you´ve gone thru... sending you prayers and strength...just know that my mom and dad will be there along with Louis Jr to greet him

Nancye Browning

October 7, 2021

Tom was such a wonderful Music Director at Bayside Baptist for many years and my family
always were touched by his ministry. My love and prayers go out to Jo Ann and family. Loved seeing
you two walking in Pembroke Mall when we ran
into you.

Vicky

October 6, 2021

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

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Bayside Baptist Church

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