George Pendleton

George A. Pendleton, 81, of Jackson, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 with his family by his side.Born August 31, 1930, in Jenkins, KY; He was the retired Superintendent of Schools for the Beaver Eastern School District, a position he held for 26 years. George was a member of the Beaver United Methodist Church, Christ United Methodist Church in Myrtle Beach, SC; and most recently Northside United Methodist in Jackson. He is a member of the Waverly Masonic Lodge, the Gideon?s International, Lions? Club, and was an Air Force veteran.Immediate family members surviving are his wife of 50 years, Patricia Yeagle Pendleton; daughter, Ann Sage; son, Kyle Pendleton; granddaughter, Sophia Sage; brother, Joe Pendleton; sisters, Alice Horn, Beatrice Crane, and Evelyn Bates; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dexter Pendleton.A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm. on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at the Northside United Methodist Church in Jackson, TN with Dr. Don Thrasher officiating. Arrington Funeral Directors148 W. University Parkway731-668-1111www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com