Timothy Howard Pender

Timothy Howard Pender passed away on March 22, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He is pre-deceased by his father, Rev. Clarence A. Pender. He is survived by his wife Carrie Pender, married for 19 years, his children: Desirae Pender, Steven Pender, Ezekiel Pender, Lucas Pender and siblings Edwin (Dean) Pender, Patricia (Tim) Amick, Cora (Carlisle) Hayes, Dan Micah (Gay) Pender and Reuven Refaelov.

Timothy was 59 years old and born in Plant City, Florida. He graduated from Columbia High School and grew up in north central Florida.

Timothy was ordained into the ministry at Itchetucknee River Baptist Church, O’Brien, FL in 2010. He served in various ministries for over 15 years in Florida and Wyoming. He served in mission work with the northern Cheyenne reservation in Montana.

Tim and Carrie relocated to Sheridan, WY in July 2012 where they adopted 2 boys, Ezekiel and Lucas. Tim and Carrie owned and operated TC Brander’s BBQ in Sheridan, WY. Timothy served as production manager for Vacutech.

A memorial service, celebrating Timothy’s life, will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025, 4PM at Mountainview Fellowship Baptist Church, Sheridan, WY where he served as Sunday School teacher and helped with the music ministry. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.