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Patriot's Name:
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Earl "Joe" Pendergrass
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Additional Military Info:
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World War II Veteran
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Ride Captain:
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Larry "Rev. DT" Key ; (254)
223-0342;
lkey50@yahoo.com
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Mission:
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To stand tall and silent to honor this
World War II veteran.
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Obituary:
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Earl "Joe" Pendergrass, age 90, of Waxahachie, passed away
Monday, March 8, 2010. He was born January 17, 1920 in
Grapeland, Texas. Joe was a loving
husband, father and grandfather. He was an Honorably
Discharged decorated U. S. Army WWII Veteran, having been
wounded 3 times. He began serving his Country as a young man
in the First Calvary, where he was on the front lines in
Italy, Germany and North Africa. Joe was an avid woodworker.
Survivors include his wife, Ada Pendergrass of
Waxahachie; daughter, Linda Jo Rawlings and husband John of
Waxahachie; grandchildren, Lisa Tignor and husband Brad of
Allen and Kelley Rawlings and wife Dr. Beth Rawlings of
Omaha; two great granddaughters, Ella Mary Rawlings and
Lydia Grace Rawlings and a host of other relatives and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Pendergrass.
The family will receive
friends from Noon until 1PM Monday, March 15, 2010 at the
Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home. Funeral services with
military honors will follow at 2PM at the
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Rawlings,
Kelley Rawlings, Brad Tignor, Elmo Reeves,
Gary Kemp Rawlings and Bill
Spence.
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PART 1:
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Visitation, Boze-Mitchell-McKibben
Funeral home, 3-15-10 @ 12 noon
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Mission Date:
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03/15/2010
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Staging Time:
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10:45 AM
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Briefing Time:
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11:00 AM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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11:15 AM
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Details Of Part 1:
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Stand a flag line at funeral home for visitation. There will
be a full military honor service at the DFW national
cemetery at 2PM
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Boze-Mitchell-McKibben Funeral Home
511 West Main Street
Waxahatchie, Texas 75165
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://www.mapsco.com/VE/Directions.aspx
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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PART 2:
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Procession and Interment to DFW National Cemetery, 3-15-10 @
1PM
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Mission Date:
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03/15/2010
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Staging Time:
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01:30 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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02:00 PM
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Details Of Part 2:
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Lead procession to DFW National Cemetery and stand a flag
line upon arrival. If unable to make visitation at funeral
home then stage at DFW at the appointed time. There will not
be LEO for this mission. As in all processions safety first.
FYI. This will be a very tight formation procession from the
funeral home to DFW at highway speeds. Safety, Safety,
Safety.
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Staging Address For Part 2
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Dallas/ Fort Worth
National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://www.mapsco.com/VE/Directions.aspx
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Weather Forecast:
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Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15
mph. Temp at staging time around 50 degrees. Around 48
between 8:30 and 9:00A Dress appropriately.
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- Safety First: With warmer weather, please remember to
properly hydrate (including the night before) before any
outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate
to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in
the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any
time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and
silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and
their family.
- Please remember that our parking area is now on the
main road between shelters A and B. Funerals are being
staged at the Administration building and in the area by the
lake. We will park facing up the hill toward shelter A with
2 bikes side by side as close to the curb and each other as
possible so that traffic can get by. This arrangement keeps
the motorcycle and voice noise to a minimum around the
shelters during the services and appears to meet the needs
of the cemetery. We will assemble in this area and not
around the shelters until it is time to move to the shelter
to set up for the service. Exceptions to this parking
arrangement are, as always, made for those who have
difficulty walking.
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Everyone Welcome. Older or new riders. However if you are
uncomfortable riding in a very tight staggered formation at
highway speeds, may I suggest you meet us at the DFW
National Cemetery. Remember each one of you are responsible
for your individual safety as well as the rider next to you.
Safety, Safety, Safety.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Larry "Rev. DT" Key
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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lkey50@yahoo.com
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