Gary Lee Pendergrass

Gary Lee Pendergrass, age 77, of Springfield passed away Monday July 3rd 2017. He was born May 2nd, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas to Richard and Emily (Hill) Pendergrass. He owned Pendergrass Prop Shop where he made custom boat propellers. He was a professional fisherman for many years & was well known in his time among fisherman and boat enthusiasts. He was a dedicated family man. He had 4 children, Gary Pendergrass Jr, Nancy Tate, Kenneth Pendergrass, & Linda Pendergrass and also raised 3 of his grandchildren, Dustin Dilyerd, Kenneth Pendergrass Jr, & Krista Pendergrass, beside his wife Rose Pendergrass. He had a total of 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose Pendergrass, his brother Charles Pendergrass & his sister Barbara Pendergrass. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, July 16th at Clear Creek Cemetery, Bois D'Arc.