Chuck Pendergast

A Celebration of Life for Chuck Pendergast, 77, of Moss Lake will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 1-5 p.m. at the Pendergast residence on Moss Lake, 273 Butcher Point, Gainesville, TX 76240.


Mr. Pendergast passed away September 10, 2012 in Gainesville.


Chuck was born July 21, 1935 in Oswego, NY to William and Lillian Pendergast. In 1959 Chuck married Barbara Vander Tweel in Rochester, NY. The couple eventually settled in Oklahoma City where Chuck began the Automotive program at South Oklahoma City Community College. Chuck spent nearly two decades hosting “The Answer Man” radio show on KTOK in Oklahoma City. Chuck and Barbara were avid RV campers and were members of the ‘89ers Camping Club in Oklahoma City for over 25 years.


Survivors include: wife Barbara Pendergast of Moss Lake; son Will Pendergast and wife Kathleen of Coppell; son Richard Pendergast and wife Nicki of Moss Lake; granddaughter Robyn Lambert and husband Raymon; brother Ronald Pendergast and wife Doris; and brother Eugene Pendergast and wife Leila. Survivors also include many nieces and nephews.


Preceded in death by: sister Donna Hinkson and brother Bill Pendergast.


In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Moss Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., 160 FM 1201, Gainesville, TX 76240.


The family would like to sincerely thank the MLVFD for their continued dedication and support of the past year and a half.