Coy Wayne Pender

Coy Wayne Pender, 73, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born June 1, 1948 in Wilson County to the late Coy Webster Pender and Ruby Godwin Pender. He graduated from Fike High School in 1966 and honorably served in the US Navy. Wayne worked as an electrician and was a faithful member of Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church. He also served with The Gideons International Raleigh East Camp.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Ann Rhodes Pender; daughters: Shauna M. Schmidt (Steve), Erin P. Broush (Brian), Susan P. Williams (Wes); grandchildren: Stephen Schmidt, Aiden Schmidt, Arianne Schmidt, Jack Broush, Lauren Broush, Madi Williams, and Coy Williams; sister, Elaine Bullock (Grant); and brothers-in-law: John Rhodes (Shelby), Garland Rhodes (Elgie).

The family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Clyde’s Chapel Baptist Church, 16657 Buffalo Road, Wendell. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors.    

The family kindly requests that anyone attending the visitation and service to please wear a face mask and practice social distancing. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International Raleigh East Campus, PO Box 17373, Raleigh, NC 27619.  

Condolences to the family may be sent to poolefuneral.com under Tributes.    

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