Andrew Lewis “Tony” Pendleton III of Statesville, N.C., passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 73. Tony was a member of Living Word Ministries Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Andrew Lewis Pendleton Jr. (Andy) and Dorothy Pendleton (Dot), as well as his cherished sister, Patricia Pendleton (Pat). A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held on Saturday, August 1, at 2 p.m. at Living World Ministries of Statesville, N.C., officiated by Pastor James Lewis. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Living Word Ministries or Gordon Hospice House of Statesville.