David Lee Pendergrass, 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Yellville, Arkansas.

He was born on October 24, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Elbert and Harriet (Thorson) Pendergrass. David served our country in the United States Army. He spent 35 years with BSI Waste. David was united in marriage to Patricia Cargill in Festus, Missouri, on May 4, 2021. He enjoyed wood carving, building bird houses, fishing and canoeing across Minnesota. David was of the Lutheran faith.

David is survived by his wife, Patricia Pendergrass of Mountain Home, Arkansas; daughter, Barbara Pendergrass of Minnesota; sisters, Pamela Daivs, Laura Arryo and Karen Breakhart and grandchildren, David, Daniel, Shawn and Nicole.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Susan Pendergrass; son, Gary Lee Pendergrass and sisters, Sonya Parinelo and Janet Pendergrass.

No services are planned at this time.