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Rayford Pendleton Obituary
NEW HOPE, AL - Rayford Arlo Pendleton, 84, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama after a short battle with cancer.
The family will receive friends at the Pendleton residence in New Hope this weekend.
Military Graveside, conducted by the American Hammond Post #3, Kingsport, TN and Post #265, Gate City, VA will be held at 1pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA with Pastor Steve Templeton and Dennis Grizzle officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
An online guest register is available for the Pendleton family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html
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Fred & Kathy Gilliam
December 15, 2023
We are saddened by Rayford's passing. He was a good man and a good friend. With deepest respect we offer our sincerest sympathy to his family and especially to Martha. With kindest regards we remember you all.
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