James “Jim” Earl Pendleton, 70, of Rockport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home.
Jim was born on August 19, 1949 in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Earl Pendleton and Thelma (Kennedy) Winchell.
Jim served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He was also employed at American Electric Power and retired after 32 years of service.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bee keeping. He also raised rabbits and quail.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his stepdad, John Winchell.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; daughters, Torrey Slaughterback (Dave), Stephanie Oleksyk (Jon) and Carie Beck (Randy); grandchildren, Jeffrey, Johnathon, Elizabeth, Patience, Bronson, Mathew and Grace; great-grandchildren, Emma, Charlotte and Ezra; sisters, Nancy Wooldridge and Shirley Faught.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 5 until 6 p.m. at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport. Burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
