A memorial service for John will be held Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Double Oak Community Church in Chelsea.
He is survived by his Wife: Della Roberson Pender, daughter, Holly Gates and her husband Donny Gates,
Grand Children: Tyler Wood and his wife Lara Wood, Mary Childers and her husband Ryan Childers, Matt Gates, Tim Gates, Sisters, Mary Hooks and her husband Mark Hooks, Nina Duck and her husband Kenneth Duck.
He was preceded in death by his Father Carl Elton Pender, Mother, Maybell Payne Pender and son, Michael John Pender
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to God's Outreach Center, 4418 US Hwy 280, Harpersville, AL 35078 or Blanket Fort Hope, 250 Commerce Pkwy., Pelham, AL 35124