MR. MICHAEL TYRONE PENDER - Age 53, of Calhoun, Georgia and formerly of Dalton, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1972 to Jacqueline Pender. He was preceded by his grandmother, Joann Pender Dwight, great grandfather, Lincoln Pender, special aunt, Doris Jean Hill, and aunt, Shirley Pender.
Survivors are his loving and devoted wife, Jana Blackburn Pender; sons, Trevor (Anna) Lowe, Jackson Lowe; daughter, Kynlee Austin; mother, Jacqueline Pender; grandchildren, Shepherd Lowe, Baker Lowe; aunt, Irene (William) Lyons; uncles, Mickey (Rudine) Pender, Kendal (Charlene) Pender, Bishop Craig (Miriam) Pender, Timothy (Leslie) Pender, David Palmer; mother-in-law, father-in-law, Wade (Carla) Russell; special cousins, Sidney Hill, Eric Pender; special friends, Ryan (Heather) Tutherow; other extended family and friends.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Willis Funeral Home, with Bishop Craig Pender as Eulogist. Interment will be at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
Mike your energy is unmatched your smile is unforgettable.. I'll always remember you as a gracious person rest easy my friend
You will always be remembered for that bright and vibrant smile and outgoing personality. May you rest in the Lord's arms.
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Michael, you will forever and always be missed. You were always there. Rest in Peace, my brother.
I am so saddened to learn of Michael's passing. He was in one of my first classes as his sixth grade teacher. I remember he had a passion for baseball and I would go watch him play. I often wondered what he did after graduation. To the family I pray you find solace in the Master's love as you traverse this new reality without your loved one. God's peace and blessings upon you.
May you rest in peace,
My condolences to the Pender family I remember michael in his younger days with his mom and aunties in South Dalton may God comfort you all in your time of bereavement.
So very sorry. Prayers for Jana, Kynlee and all of his family.ππβ€οΈβ€οΈ
I will always smile when I think of my classmate and friend. As time has gone by and memories has been made new I will always have smiles when I think of you. May he rest in peace ππ½
Sorry for y'all's loss and prayers for the family.
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