Howard Randolph Pendergraph, 86, of Chapel Hill, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro.
Mr. Pendergraph was a native of Alamance County, North Carolina, and the son of the late Graham and Ina Crabtree Pendergraph. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Cozart Pendergraph. Mr. Pendergraph was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Navy. He retired as a detective from the Chapel Hill Police Department after 35 years of service.
Mr. Pendergraph is the last of his immediate family and is survived by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Walker’s Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Kelly Blackwood will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UNC Hospice, P.O. Box1077, Pittsboro, NC 27312.