Thomas Joseph “Pete” Pendleton Jr. died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his home. He was 64.

Mr. Pendleton was born in Vicksburg and retired from Foam Packaging. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Sr. and Ella Mae Porter Pendleton; and two brothers, Joseph Williams and Leroy Pendleton.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Warfield Pendleton of Vicksburg; one son, Thomas James Pendleton of Vicksburg; three daughters, Mary Smith, Gladys Pendleton and Tameka Wright, all of Vicksburg; three brothers, Riley Pendleton and Sylvester Pendleton, both of Vicksburg, and Charles Pendleton of Russellville, Ark.; one sister, Mary Gardener of Aurora, Ill.; and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including Ester Ragan and members of the Ragan family.

W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.