Benny Pendley, 81, of Morganton, NC, passed away to his heavenly home Monday, May 1, 2023.
Born in Mitchell County, NC on July 28, 1941, he was the son of the late Theo Pendley and Ella Mae McClellan Pendley.
Benny was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was a former member of Calvary Assembly of God where he played guitar, piano, bass guitar, organ, and was very passionate about his church. He retired from Drexel Furniture Plant #3 with over 50 years of service. Benny would help anyone in need and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed going to Pigeon Forge, and he loved get in the kitchen and cook with his wife.
Mr. Pendley is survived by his wife of 20 years, Becky Chapman Pendley; sons, Benjamin “Keith” Pendley and Leonard Chapman; daughters, Gloria Thomas, Melody Little (Nevin), Melissa Pendley, and Tracy Chapman; grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Phillip Thomas Yavonda Little, Angel Rojo, LaCosta Sproles, Destiny Little, Scott Little, Toby Pendley, Kayla Pendley, and Hannah Pleasants; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers, John Henry Pendley (Regina) and David Pendley (Elizabeth); sisters, Mable Loven and Sue Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rachel Pendley; four brothers, Paul, Jessie, Robert “Buster”, and Jay Pendley; two sisters, Jean Thomas and Beulah Pendley; and former wife, Jean Ellen Pendley.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Friday, May 5, 2023 at Pleasant Gove Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Douglas Price officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I will always love my dad no matter who tells. Me I can't my mother and father are both playing and singing with the angels he will never suffer again
I'm so sorry to hear of Benny's passing. Just found out today(Sunday) or I would have been at his service. I knew him most my life along with his brother Buster. We grew up around them. Went to church with them and will surely always carry fond memories of them both. My heartfelt condolences to the family
You’ll be missed. You were the best pawpaw anyone could ever ask for, I wish I was able to have said goodbye. It sucks that your home but your in a better place now. I’ll forever and always love you
Sorry Becky and family Benny was always there to help without questions he was a good man
I love you always daddy
I am sorry for your loss of Benny
He was never a Brother in Law;he was a Big Brother to me and I love him so much and going to miss him so much;Love You Big Brother!!!!
You will forever be missed
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful uncle gone to soon will be dearly missed. Thinking of the family in my prayers love you all
So Sorry for your lost. We knew Benny through John Henry, I am Carolyn Sue Ann's sister. We are certainly keeping you all in our prayers.