Hoyt "High Pockets" Pendergrass 66, of Port Acres, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
He was a native of Longsworth, TX born April 16, 1939 and was a resident of the Port Acres area for the past 51 years. He attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Port Acres. He worked as a mechanic for Angell Pontiac for 25 years. He was the owner of H & B Automotive since 1988 and was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed mechanical devices, collecting guns, and scratch-off tickets.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Pendergrass of Port Acres; two daughters, Cindy Orr and husband, David of Port Neches, Beverly Crowder and husband, Mark of Port Acres; seven grandchildren, Dustin and Dylan Holmes, Damian and Andrea Orr, Cassie, Delani, and Mark Crowder. He is also survived by Kory and the Wuenschel family; and his beloved dog, Bozo, and several aunts and uncles.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6-9 pm Monday, August 8, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
