Pedigo, Dennis Howard, Sr.

Chattanooga Police Officer For 27 Years

  • Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Dennis Howard Pedigo, Sr.
Dennis Howard Pedigo, Sr.
Dennis Howard Pedigo, Sr., 71, went to heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

He was born to L.P. Pedigo and Polly Honeycutt in Smithville, Tn. on Sept. 10, 1952. Dennis graduated from Chattanooga Central High School and went on to serve 27 years at the Chattanooga Police Department. He then retired as a Sergeant in 2004. In 1990, he married Tara Meath O’Reilly Pedigo. Dennis spent his retirement by enjoying long distance bike rides. Dennis also loved to travel on his motorcycle with his wife. He was a member of Bayside Baptist Church where he was a part of the SonWorshipers class.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Brandon Sewell; parents, listed above; and several siblings.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Tara Pedigo; daughter, Wendy (Alvin) Sewell; son, Dennis (Melanie) Pedigo Jr.; grandchildren, Taylor Sewell, Logan (Mikole) Potter, Howie Pedigo, Brodie Pedigo, Mollie Pedigo; great-granddaughter, Kinslee Potter; brother, Jackie Pedigo; step-mother, Margaret Pedigo; step-brother, Dennis (Teresa) Farris; step-sister, Jeannie (Charles) Richey, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, here.

The family will have a visitation on Friday, July 19, from 12-3 p.m. at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. The service will start at 3 p.m. following the visitation in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Jason King officiating. Committal will then follow the service to Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
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