Thomas Mark Pendergrass

He was born on January 10, 1954, in Chattanooga, TN, and was the son of the late Howard L. and Grace Williams Pendergrass. He was the grandson of the late Mark and Blanche Williams and Tom and Edna Pendergrass.

As a boy he loved hunting and fishing and became an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Hixson High School and enjoyed sports as a student. He was the Faculty Representative for his senior class. He had a Bachelor’s Degree from UTC, a diploma from Erlanger Nursing School, a Master’s Degree from UTC, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. He became a Scout Master and remained an avid fisherman throughout his life. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hixson.

He started his career as a Registered Nurse at Erlanger. He also worked at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Unum, and Focus Psychiatric Services as a registered nurse/psychologist.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Linda Hurley Pendergrass, children Mark Justin Pendergrass and Leigh Anna Pendergrass, one uncle, two aunts, and several cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18th at Chattanooga Funeral Home on Highway 153 with Pastor Gary Schimmer officiating.

Contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House at 200 Central Avenue in Chattanooga, TN 37304 or the charity of your choice.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 at Chattanooga Funeral Home on Highway 153.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com