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Charles Pender Obituary
Tate was the son of the late Charles and Madeline Bryant Pender. He was employed at Hoffer Flow Controls in Elizabeth City where he worked in Research and Development.
Tate was survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane Stalls Pender; daughters, Yvette Pender Lewis of Greenville and Pamela Pender Brinkley of Raleigh; brothers, Ernest J. Pender of Lexington S.C., and Frederick B. Pender of Grimesland; stepsons, Jamie Sullivan of Robersonville and James Sullivan of Williamston; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two step-grandchildren.
Tate served in the United States Air Force stationed in Tokyo, Japan and later became an East Carolina Graduate. He was an instructor at Martin Community College for 31 years. After leaving MCC, he began employment with Hoffer Controls Inc., where he worked until January, 2014.
Tate had a thirst for knowledge during his entire life and loved traveling with his family. There were many wonderful memories during those travels, most notably exploring the Scottish countryside, visiting castles in Ireland, and touring Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
With his passing, there is a void left in the heart of all his friends and family.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8:30 at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston.
Arrangements by Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston. Online condolences at www.biggsfuneralswilliamston.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Pender
Mary B. Harring
June 6, 2014
My prayers are with the family at this time.
June 5, 2014
Pamela & Yvette,
I will be praying for you both. Love you guys so much!
Cindy Spargur
Brenda Moore
June 3, 2014
I knew Tate when he was employed at Martin Community College. Tate was a joy to be around and if you weren't careful, he would slip a good joke on you. I pray that God will comfort all of you as you remember Tate with love.
Priscilla Williams
June 3, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to Tate's family. I worked with Tate for a couple of
years in the Inspection Department. He had a tremendous amount of knowledge
of his work and he spoke often of his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. He will
surely be missed.
Hoffer Flow Controls
Ginger Sermons
June 3, 2014
Dianne, I know you will miss Charles, but be sure to share all those wonderful memories of your special times together. All good things
Robert Hayman
June 2, 2014
I had the pleasure of working at Hoffer Flow Controls with Tate. He will be missed as a friend and a coworker. And I am sorry for the loss Diane and his family must endure.
Sincerely, Robert W Hayman
Elizabeth City NC
Donna Cooper
June 2, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to Tate's family. Tate was a co-worker of mine at Hoffer Flow Controls for many years, and always a pleasure to work with. He will be missed greatly.
Kelvin, Julia, Dakota & Cheyenne Harrison
June 1, 2014
Jamie, Beverly, Logan, Wyatt & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that we are keeping you all in prayers. May the memories that you've created with Mr. Tate carry you through and comfort each of you. We love you.
June 1, 2014
Dianne and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. With memories you will never truly be apart. God Bless and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Diane Rawls
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