John Talmon Pendergrass age 91, of Cornelia, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at The Oaks at Scenic View following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on August 06, 1919, he was the son of the late William and Sarah Harber Pendergrass. Mr. Pendergrass was a U. S. Navy Veteran having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Area in WWII, where he received the Bronze Star, 7 Battle Stars and Good Conduct American Defense Medals for his service. He was retired from the U. S. Air Force, Civil Service and Logistics. He was known in the community for his dedication to his wife and family, support of the Cornelia United Methodist Church as well as his frequent visits to the shut-ins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pendergrass was preceded in death by his wife Lena Worley Pendergrass and sister, Hazel P. Sparks. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, John E. and Jean Pendergrass, of DeBary, Florida; three grandchildren, Brian Pendergrass, Mark Pendergrass and Amy Gibson; four great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Mr. Michael Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 pm on Friday and from 9:30 am until the service hour on Saturday. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery fund, 2170 Highway 59, Commerce, GA 30530-6714. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.