Wayne Pendergraft, "Slope", 78, of Apex died Saturday, January 16, 2010.

He was a retired employee of the Town of Apex with 28 years of service.

Mr. Pendergraft was a charter member and deacon of Faith Baptist Church for 35 years.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Stephens Pendergraft.

His is also survived by a son; Donald and wife Linda of Apex, 2 grandchildren; Melinda and Donna of Apex, 2 great grandchildren; Alex and Mariah of Apex; sisters: Doris Rich of Apex, Pat and husband Ed of Apex; brother: Tom of Apex.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah, Parents Raymond and Martha Mary, Brothers: Ernest, Milan and Billy and sister, Jane.

A funeral service was held in the Chapel of Apex Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 conducted by Reverend Lalon Barnes. Burial followed in Apex Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Triangle/Eastern NC Chapter Juvenile Diabetes, 7721 Six Forks Road, Suite 136 Raleigh, NC 27615 or Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, P O 223, Apex, NC 27502.

Condolences may be made to www.apexfuneral.com.