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 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.

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A Celebration Of Life will be held Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the Mountainview Fellowship Baptist Church, 54 W 8th Street, 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. A light dinner reception will follow the service. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

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