Lee Preston Pender, Sr., ”Jr”

Mr. Lee Preston Pender, Sr.,”Jr” 72, of Rockwell, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Remedy Church in Concord followed by a graveside at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am-12:45 pm prior to the service.

Jr. was born on February 22, 1949 in Charlotte to the late William Preston Pender and Myrtle Starnes Pender. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, John Pender, Kenneth Pender, Wayne Pender.

Jr. had worked for over 20 years as a truck driver for Colonial Motor Freight Lines. He then owned his own trucking company before selling and then being a livestock driver, dealer, and trader. Jr. was a paper delivery man for the Independent Tribune and Salisbury Post for many years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, camping, and spending time in the great outdoors. Jr. was a past Rodeo Rider where he rode rough stock, he was also an excellent horseman. In his spare time, he played softball and played Santa during the holidays for children. Jr. Also loved to cook and everyone always talked about how good his BBQ was.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Keta Huffstetler Pender; daughter, Terrie Price and husband, Hugh; son, Lee Pender, Jr. and wife, Brandy; grandchildren, Keta Price and Will Price; great-grandchildren, Dawayne, Jayla, and Maleek; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins,

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.