Paul Evander Pender Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paul Evander Pender, 82 of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at his home. Born July 5th,1938 in Darlington, SC. He was a son of the late Paul Alexander Pender and Annie Elizabeth Plummer Pender. Paul graduated from New Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC. He began his career with Butler Shoes... as a stock boy and then advanced to assistant manager, manager, and in 1974 was promoted to district manager. In 1981 Sears Holding in England bought Butler Shoes, and a short time later Paul went to work for Rack Room Shoes. He was promoted to Regional Manager over the Atlanta, Georgia area and surrounding states. In 1991, he stepped down to be a part time salesman in the Myrtle Beach area. He retired early in 2020 due to illness. During his career he received many training awards for Outstanding Performance in Training (Human Resources). In 1980, he trained eleven employees that were placed in positions as store managers. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, and reading. He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, SC.. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Janice Faye O'Banion Pender. Two sons, Brian Alex Pender and Rory Brooks Pender. He is predeceased by his daughter Sharon G. Pender Two grandchildren, Aleah Beth Hill and Brandon Mitcheel Edwards. Two Great Granddaughters, Addy Marie Edwards and Nova Auroura Hill. One brother, Virgil Pender and wife, Ernestine of Fayetteville, NC. He is predeceased by his oldest brother, Franklin Thad Pender and his youngest brother, Howard Melvin Pender. Two sisters, Kathleen Ham of Society Hill, SC and Evelyn Atkinson of Lynchburg, SC. Several nieces and nephews including, Lynette Mckenzie, Glenda Ellison, Gale Fryer, Phyliss Gandy, Buddy Ham, James Pender, Michael Pender, Debbie Jackson and Tracey Welsh. A Private memorial service will be held at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 9623 Scipio Lane, Myrtle, Beach, SC. Reverend Clayton Casteel and Reverend Shane Johnson will officiate the service. Paul will be buried at Welsh Neck Baptist Church in Society Hill. In Lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make donations to the ALS Foundation to their nearest chapter. phone number for South Carolina Chapter is 803-851-3233. Arrangements are being handled by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home in Darlington.

Paul Evander Pender

July 5, 1938 - April 2, 2021