Eric T. Pendarvis, known for his kind spirit and caring nature, passed away at the age of 44, leaving behind a legacy of love. He was born in Laurel, MS to Charles and Peggy Pendarvis. Eric touched many lives through his generosity, gentile demeanor, and the genuine way he cared for those around him.

Eric first attended Sunlight Baptist Church in the Hoy Community. He later was baptized and joined Sweet Hope Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. As a young adult, he moved his membership to Shady Grove Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS under the leadership of Dr. Reginald Woullard. At Shady Grove, he served as an usher.

He graduated from West Jones High School. He continued his education at William Carey University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He concluded his educational pursuits at Columbia Southern University where he earned an MS degree in Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Management in September 2025.

Eric dedicated much of his life to serving others through his work. He worked at AAA Ambulance Service as Basic EMT for 18 years, where he faithfully cared for and helped countless individuals in times of need. He later worked in Safety at Mar-Jac in Hattiesburg. He recently worked as a PSM Specialist at Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Laurel. before his untimely death. He was excited about his new role at Wayne-Sanderson and learning about the OSHA PSM standard and implementation. Through each role, Eric was known for his strong work ethic, calm presence and commitment to protecting and helping others.

He married the love of his life, Velvet Ann McCarty, on March 3, 2012. To this union, four children were born: Grace, Elijah, Evan and Ethan.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Grace M. Pendarvis and brother, Terry Gordon.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory: his wife, Velvet Ann Pendarvis; sons Elijah, Evan and Ethan Pendarvis of Hattiesburg, MS; parents Charles and Peggy Pendarvis of Laurel, MS, brother, Daniel Pendarvis, of Daphne, AL and sister, Sharon (Fred) Murray, of Ellisville, MS; grandmother Lue Willie Gordon of Meridian, MS; aunts Dorothy Willis of Vallejo, CA , Annie Gordon, and Doris Jones of Bailey, MS; uncles Wayne (Diane) Gordon and Thomas Gordon of Bailey, MS and Billy Taylor of Jackson, MS; father-in-law, Leroy McCarty, Sr. of Hattiesburg, MS; one sister-in-law, Liddiea L . McCarty, and two brothers-in-law, Leroy McCarty, Jr. and Solomon Evans of Jacksonville, FL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.