Forrest R. "Roger" Pendley

Forrest R. “Roger” Pendley, 84, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Shoals, passed away at 6:42 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Shoals, Indiana on July 10, 1931 to Hovey and Myrtle (Jones) Pendley. Forrest graduated from Shoals High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from National Gypsum following 41 years of service. While residing in Shoals, he attended the West Shoals Church of Christ. He married Esther Hilbrecht on April 14, 1973 at the Odon Church of the Nazarene and she survives in Evansville. Their union was blessed with one son, Roger Pendley and he also resides in Evansville. Also surviving is a sister, Margaret Pendley of Greenwood. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Eldena Baily and brother, Edmond Pendley. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Rev. John Simmons will officiate the service. Condolences may be made on-line to the family at www.queenlee.com